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\Definition of style
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : designation, title
2a : a distinctive manner of expression (as in writing or speech)
writes with more attention to style than to content the flowery style of 18th century prose
b : a distinctive manner or custom of behaving or conducting oneself
the formal style of the court his style is abrasive also : a particular mode of living in high style
c : a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed
a unique style of horseback riding the classical style of dance
3a : stylus
b : gnomon sense 1b
c : the filiform usually elongated part of the pistil bearing a stigma at its apex — see flower illustration
d : a slender elongated process (such as a bristle) on an animal
4 : a distinctive quality, form, or type of something
a new dress style the Greek style of architecture
5a : the state of being popular : fashion clothes that are always in style
b : fashionable elegance
c : beauty, grace, or ease of manner or technique
an awkward moment she handled with style
6 : a convention with respect to spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and typographic arrangement and display followed in writing or printing
style
verbstyled; styling
Definition of style (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : to call or designate by an identifying term : name
2a : to give a particular style to
b : to design, make, or arrange in accord with the prevailing mode
-style
adjective combining form or adverb combining formDefinition of -style (Entry 3 of 3)
: being in the style of
a Beaujolais-style wine
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Other Words from style
Noun
styleless \ ˈstī(-ə)l-ləs \ adjective
\ adjectivestylelessness noun
Verb
styler noun
Synonyms for style
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
- baptize,
- call,
- christen,
- clepe
- [archaic],
- denominate,
- designate,
- dub,
- entitle,
- label,
- name,
- nominate,
- term,
- title
Examples of style in a Sentence
Noun
I don't like the flowery style of his writing.
She has a unique style of singing.
a baseball pitcher with an unusual style
She writes with more attention to style than to content.
The room was decorated in modern style.
The car is available in several different styles.
the Greek style of architecture
The range of clothing styles has become more varied.
His management style is abrasive. Verb
She cuts and styles hair.
She's having her hair styled tomorrow.
a book styled for a general audience
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But some of San Francisco’s newest bagel outfits are searching for something different — a San Francisco-style bagel.
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Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "These bakers are done chasing the New York bagel. Say hello to the San Francisco-style bagel," 20 Nov. 2020 Tie it in front, in the back Western-style or twisted to the side like a fashionista.
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Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "41 gifts for pets and the people who love them," 20 Nov. 2020 There is nothing wrong with grabbing a little inspiration from the Internet, and these creatives brought the best style this week.
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Nandi Howard And Danielle Wright, Essence, "The Best-Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week," 20 Nov. 2020 Bagelfeld's hits the mark of a New York-style bagel with a soft, airy interior that isn't too doughy, and an exterior that provides just the right amount of crunch and chew.
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Shaena Montanari, The Arizona Republic, "Your guide to the menu at Stoop Kid, downtown Phoenix's new bagel and burger destination," 19 Nov. 2020 The line includes 100 different products, with designs in tall, straight, and plus sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, depending on the style.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Megan Thee Stallion Just Released A Cowboy-Themed Clothing Collection at Fashion Nova," 19 Nov. 2020 In her Brooklyn brownstone, designer Delia Kenza honored the original style of the home’s architecture, ornate mantel and all.
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Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need to Know Before Building or Renovating Your Fireplace," 19 Nov. 2020 Part of that is due to the Big Ten's style of play.
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Steve Megargee, Star Tribune, "This year's Big Ten title chase shows defense still matters," 19 Nov. 2020 But despite this global shift in the game, Pereyra wears both the number and the playing style of a traditional No. 10.
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Julia Poe, orlandosentinel.com, "Mauricio Pereyra is elite conductor of Orlando City attack," 19 Nov. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The booties can be dressed up or down, but Holmes like to style them with a simple pair of jeans.
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Maya Mcdowell, Marie Claire, "How Our EIC Has Perfected Her Work-From-Home Routine," 9 Nov. 2020 After years of learning how to style and protect her strands, Ross got the idea to develop a line of products specifically for curly hair.
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Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, "Black Celebs Are Transforming The Hair Aisle & Hollywood," 22 Oct. 2020 But knotless box braids are more than just a gorgeous way to style natural hair.
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Amber Rambharose, Glamour, "Your Ultimate Guide to Knotless Braids," 16 Oct. 2020 Bella Hadid has always known how to style a throwback.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Bella Hadid’s Latest Look Is a Trip Back to the 2000s," 7 Oct. 2020 The ballot question would style Florida elections similar to those in California.
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Brendan Farrington, sun-sentinel.com, "Florida Supreme Court asked to nullify ballot question about opening primaries to all voters," 13 Oct. 2020 The Amendment 3 ballot question would style Florida elections similar to those in California.
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Brendan Farrington, orlandosentinel.com, "Suit seeks to nullify Florida ballot Amendment 3 question on primaries," 13 Oct. 2020 Morgan Stanley is a midsize player in that space, too small to reap the cost savings of being a giant like BlackRock Inc. but too big to credibly style itself a boutique.
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Liz Hoffman, WSJ, "Morgan Stanley to Buy Eaton Vance for $7 Billion," 8 Oct. 2020 The futuristic-looking blow dryer comes with three magnetic attachments — a smoothing nozzle, styling concentrator and diffuser — that enables her to style and manage her curly 3B hair.
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NBC News, "National Hair Day: Best products from Sephora, Ulta and more," 1 Oct. 2020
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From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
Opening Up on the Names of Flower Parts
Opening Up on the Names of Flower Parts
Stopping to smell (and examine) the roses
Hypebeast
Hypebeast
A person who is devoted to acquiring fashionable items
You Wear Them On Your Head
You Wear Them On Your Head
Or you could, anyway.
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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/style. Accessed 26 Nov. 2020.
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More Definitions for style
style
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of style
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed
: a particular form or design of something
: a way of behaving or of doing things
style
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of style (Entry 2 of 2)
formal : to give (yourself) a name or title even if you do not really deserve it
: to give a particular shape to (someone's hair)
: to design (something) for a particular purpose
See the full definition for style in the English Language Learners Dictionary
style
noun\ ˈstīl \
\Kids Definition of style
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a particular form or design of something
classical style of dance Dinner was served buffet style.
2 : a way of speaking or writing
3 : an individual way of behaving or doing something
He changed his style of holding the bat and hit more balls.
4 : a method, manner, or quality that is felt to be very respectable, fashionable, or proper : fashion They dine in style. Dad's clothes are out of style.
5 : an easy and graceful manner
She handled the situation with style.
6 : the narrow middle part of the pistil of a flower
style
verbstyled; styling
Kids Definition of style (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to design and make in a known or new style
well-styled hats
2 : to give a special shape to someone's hair
3 : to identify by some descriptive term : call She styles herself an expert.
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