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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The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career. Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 The First Adventure is stylized to look like the original Lost in Space series. Keith Langston, Space.com, 31 May 2026 North said viewers generally understand the videos as stylized political satire rather than literal depictions of reality. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 May 2026 Your character is Maxwell Jacob Friedman, stylized down to MJF. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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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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