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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On Prime Video The Nanny — A stylistic curveball, but hear it out. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026 There was no shortage of stylistic tips at the conference. Meg Kinnard, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026 Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026 Voluminous, structured, and enveloping coats dominate, along with a lot of shearling the outerwear really becomes a key stylistic manifesto. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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