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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Grace, who plays Liborio’s confidant and love interest Aireen, was drawn to the movie’s bold and stylistic storytelling, where a traditional immigrant narrative is interwoven with fantastical visual elements. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026 Starring Keke Palmer, LaKeith Stanfield and Demi Moore, the film takes Riley’s stylistic blend of surreal comedy and political critique into the world of fast fashion. Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 This shift is not merely stylistic. Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026 The problem is not merely stylistic. Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylistic

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 Mar. 2026.

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