stylize

verb

styl·​ize ˈstī(-ə)-ˌlīz 

stylized; stylizing

transitive verb

: to conform to a conventional style

specifically : to represent or design according to a style or stylistic pattern rather than according to nature or tradition

stylization

ˌstī-lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Examples of stylize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That philosophy guided the transformation of Olaf from a digital creation into a physical character capable of eye contact, stylized movement, and conversation. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025

This sophisticated design keeps the essence of the classic style but transforms it with a more enveloping and artistic silhouette that stylizes the nails and brings a modern and elegant touch. —Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025

The act of introspection to realize a physical object stemmed from the development of Narici’s own wedding bands, which included stylized symbolic glyphs that evoked hieroglyphics. —Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

Jewelry is a tiny yet mighty accessory, taking any outfit from drab to highly stylized with just a touch of bling. —Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stylize

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise

Kids Definition

stylize

verb

styl·​ize ˈstī(ə)l-ˌīz 

stylized; stylizing

: to represent or design according to a style or pattern rather than according to nature or tradition