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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word style distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of style are craze, fad, fashion, mode, rage, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

When might fad be a better fit than style?

While in some cases nearly identical to style, fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

When can fashion be used instead of style?

The words fashion and style are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place.

the current fashion

When is mode a more appropriate choice than style?

While the synonyms mode and style are close in meaning, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

How do rage and craze relate to one another, in the sense of style?

Both rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad.

Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time
crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted

In what contexts can vogue take the place of style?

The meanings of vogue and style largely overlap; however, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of style
Noun
Each singer has his own style that works in its simplicity. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 From seasonal accessories like lightweight jackets to cozy sweaters, fall wardrobes are versatile enough for plenty of style accents without the bulkiness of clothes for colder temperatures. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
It was rediscovered by Gen Z TikTok influencers in recent years who styled the cuddly toy as home decor and emotional support items. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 DeSantis has long styled Florida as a counterweight to federal public health directives. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for style
Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
  • Now supposedly dying from some terminal illness, Julian has gone total hermit mode inside of his cluttered London apartment, where the walls are festooned with the relics of his success and the backrooms are a junk pile of painful memories.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Twist the powertrain mode knob to Track, watch the digital dash retract itself to give you a cleaner view, then activate Launch mode via a console button, and prepare to have your sense of speed lightly warped.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Was the patient approach the right one?
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Josh Blackman, a law professor at South Texas College of Law, said the trend is notable because many cases involve on-camera evidence that should be easily provable in a court of law.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Another key implication lies in the de-dollarization trend driven by Russian alignment with China.
    Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wilson was named the starter during training camp, and that remains the case to begin the regular season.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The team raked in nearly $250 million in sponsorship revenue in 2024, behind only the Cowboys, according to another person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
    Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • It’s made with a gorgeous canvas material that’s embossed with black trim and silver tone hardware.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Jalisco, the heartland of tequila, offers herbal and citrus tones.
    Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The college attributed increasing nonparticipating student counts to improved methods of tracking student participation.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Family members can use their own payment methods to make purchases.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Verb
  • Landasoft software alerted police when flagged people did anything labeled suspicious, like going out at night or logging on the internet repeatedly.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • After the federal No Child Left Behind Act passed in 2001 and schools in some high-poverty areas did not perform well on annual standardized tests, many were labeled failing and in need of drastic reforms.
    Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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