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restyle

restyle

4.5
A change to the style or look of something, for example a car
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈstaɪl/
translation icon : rediseño
  • The latest restyle of the fashion line has made it more appealing to young shoppers.

Examples

  • Her home looks fresh and inviting after a restyle of the living room decor.

  • As an image consultant, ReStyle Inc. offers a complete line of personal styling services.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • I recently got a few pairs of earrings from Restyle.

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  • It's their heat restyling technology thermal holding spray.

  • This is the Red Kin heat Restyling technology thermal holding spray.

  • 2. LS460: no finer car in the land, and this restyle, like the BMW, takes away a lot of the square look and makes it much more stylish.

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  • As for the new 2013 model, it isn't just a minor restyle using body panels from the recently shown New Gallardo LP560-4 at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The 2013 Super Trofeo only remotely looks like the V10 it is based on; I don't think many body parts remained from the 2012 unit either.

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  • The car's restyle introduced sleeker curves and a modern front grille.

Synonyms

makeover
vsrestyle
47 3.2

A complete change to a room, building, or brand to look newer

is a cosmetic update that is smaller and less extensive
facelift
vsrestyle
7 4.4

Improvements that make a building or product look newer without big changes

is a cosmetic design update possibly broader than a small refresh

How Different

to overhaul
35 4.6
restyle
4.5
to redesign
56 3.7
change
1.1
alteration
102 3.3
adjustment
133 2.9

Surface Forms

restyle singular
restyles plural

Morphology

restyle = restyle (transparent) = re + style

The noun is a straightforward event noun formed by conversion from the verb 'restyle'.

Etymology

Restyle as a noun uses the same parts: re- 'again' and style, so a restyle is a 'new look' or an update in design. That's why a restyle of a car, logo, or haircut means a fresh, changed appearance.