stylize

verb

styl·​ize ˈstī(-ə)-ˌlīz How to pronounce stylize (audio)
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 noun

Examples of stylize in a Sentence

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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 The film’s stylized, childlike drawings not only reflect Giuseppe’s highly mutable nature, but also his innocence and naiveté as well. Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025 The short uses stylized 3D and deadpan timing to explore routine, irritation and faint absurdity. Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025 There have been several film adaptations of the book over the years, one of the most famous being Baz Luhrmann’s stylized, big-budget take starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby, which Warner Bros released in 2013. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylize

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stylize was in 1898

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“Stylize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylize. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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stylize

verb
styl·​ize ˈstī(ə)l-ˌīz How to pronounce stylize (audio)
stylized; stylizing
: to represent or design according to a style or pattern rather than according to nature or tradition

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