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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Because in 2026, bloomers are no longer seen as a naive garment, but as a stylistic statement full of intention. Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026 Strip the stylistic fluff and filler LLM overuse, and deliver concentrated value from the first sentence. Uri Samet, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Couples should also pay close attention to whether a portfolio reflects genuine stylistic range or a single repeating formula. Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 The record has always been looked at as the black sheep of the two albums, the more experimental foray that embraced the coldness of synths on a stylistic side quest. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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