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Definition of style
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 proseb : 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 stylec : 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 : stylusb : gnomon 1bc : the filiform usually elongated part of the pistil bearing a stigma at its apex — see flower illustrationd : 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 styleb : fashionable elegancec : 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
stylelessness
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Examples of style in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of style from the Web
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Inspired by the 1970s craze for Swedish-style cardigans, model Anna Cleveland wore a thick blue and white cardigan with floppy knitted headwear.
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Art, music, crafts Americana-style from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Surfside Ocean Front Pool Center, 9301 Collins Ave.
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In the pic, Dion sits in a Louis XV-style chair in a Paris hotel room, demurely covering part of her face, and any body parts that might trip Instagram's censors.
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Since the games are Olympics-style, each sport crowns three medalists.
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The sound and style of Chicago blues was built by artists such as singer and guitarist John Primer, who migrated to Chicago in 1963 at the age of 18.
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Kate Middleton is renowned for her impeccable style choices, and her latest outfit is no exception.
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The 23-year-old Yifan sacrificed her Queen for two minor pieces in a style reminiscent of two Soviet masters of long ago, GM David Bronstein and IM Rashid Nezhmetdinov.
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The previous round of the program, completed in April, saw 13 artists from as far away as the Central Coast showcase their various artistic styles on utility boxes.
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Origin and Etymology of style
Middle English stile, style, from Latin stilus spike, stem, stylus, style of writing; perhaps akin to Latin instigare to goad — more at stick
Synonym Discussion of style
style
Definition of style
styled
;styling
transitive verb
1 : to call or designate by an identifying term : name
2a : to give a particular style tob : to design, make, or arrange in accord with the prevailing mode
styler
nounExamples of style in a Sentence
She cuts and styles hair.
She's having her hair styled tomorrow.
a book styled for a general audience
First Known Use of style
circa 1580
-style
Definition of -style
: being in the style of a Beaujolais-style wine
STYLE Defined for English Language Learners
style
playDefinition of style for English Language Learners
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: a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed
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: a particular form or design of something
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: a way of behaving or of doing things
style
Definition of style for English Language Learners
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: to give (yourself) a name or title even if you do not really deserve it
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: to give a particular shape to (someone's hair)
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: to design (something) for a particular purpose
STYLE Defined for Kids
Definition of style for Students
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
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