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Synonyms for renovation

Two senses of renovation live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · noun

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineActions

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

They are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property.

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The true synonym

overhaul

Same sentence, swapped: They are pursuing a general program of overhaul to the entire property.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for renovation as it is used in the sentence above.

cleansing
ventilation
cleanup

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineStates and conditions

the state of being restored to its former good condition

The inn was a renovation of a Colonial house.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

restoration

Same sentence, swapped: The inn was a restoration of a Colonial house.

Close but different

reformation
development
refreshment

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Closest first: other actions words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

restitutionnounreturngetting something back againRidgelineHas a reason line restrictionnounconfinementthe act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)Ridgeline revisionnounalterationthe act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)RidgelineHas a reason line rutnoungroovea settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escapeRidgelineHas a reason line debutnounentrythe act of beginning something newTreeline decisionnounconclusionthe act of making up your mind about somethingTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line deferencenounrespecta courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regardHigh Camp lushadjectivegrandostentatiously rich and superior in qualityRidgeline

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