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
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The two share a vampy, sexy, sensual stylistic code. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026 However, in recent seasons, color palettes have abandoned strict rules, giving way to a true stylistic revolution that completely blurs the traditional color scale. Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026 This show is a mix of hilarity, fashion, and stylistic construction coupled with the humorous wit of a drag show and the architectural glamor of a Barbie Dreamhouse on steroids. Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025 Threapleton, 25, opted for a stylistic homage, not a re-use of the dress. Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylistic

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Jan. 2026.

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