stylistic

adjective

sty·​lis·​tic stī-ˈli-stik How to pronounce stylistic (audio)
: of or relating especially to literary or artistic style
stylistically adverb

Examples of stylistic in a Sentence

There are a number of stylistic changes in the new car. stylistic differences among various writers
Recent Examples on the Web This is because the G-Class is a rectilinear icon, one that has been on sale globally for over 45 years with minimal stylistic changes, and one that cannot be confused with any other vehicle in the marque’s forever-metastasizing lineup. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024 But since that last playoff meeting, the Panthers underwent a stylistic overhaul. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024 His mind worked in peculiar ways, and his prose seemed always in thrall to stylistic principles that did not exist for anyone else. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024 Still, a viewer may wonder if the slightly-off body proportions in some of the drawings (like a too-small foot or too-short arms) are stylistic choices or not. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024 While some critics understood Sprouse’s futurism in the context of Y2K, his use of these prints wasn’t a mere stylistic gesture. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024 Something about their bulging headlamps, bulbous body panels, and stylistic overreach has long struck me as trying a bit too hard. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024 Conceived by Harley Earl, head of GM’s Art & Color Department in the middle of the last century, the original Motorama showcased what potential customers might be able to expect in the future, but also served as a barometer to gauge the public’s interest in various stylistic features and amenities. Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 Every song on Trail of Flowers has its own distinct musical palette or its own stylistic juxtapositions—in short, its own reason to exist. Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stylistic was in 1860

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“Stylistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylistic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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