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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These three expressions highlight how broad bourbon’s stylistic spectrum has become. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Images of Life divides Lucas’ career into three chronological and loose stylistic categories, each nabbing an LP of its own. Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026 Wearing cowboy boots with shorts is not only a bold stylistic choice but also a practical way to dress for warm weather. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 May 2026 Oak and beech are mixed together, which is not just a stylistic choice—sourcing a single species at scale simply isn't possible, says Andreas. Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026 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 30 May. 2026.

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