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as in mode
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
I correctly identified the quotation because I recognized Mark Twain's inimitable style
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
unfortunately, the club president's usual style is to make decisions without asking anyone's advice or approval
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
parents who were very relieved when the style for having one's nose pierced faded
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as in to name
to give a name to
although nowadays he's often styled a biologist, he's probably better thought of as a classic 19th-century naturalist
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Recent Examples of style
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
This style has a gorgeous, asymmetrical ruffled design, and the spaghetti straps will keep you cool in hot weather.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Though simple, this midi dress is versatile enough to style with a jean jacket and tennis shoes or a shawl and strappy sandals.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Noun
The Mango summer sale features up to 50% off select pieces, including trendy styles like these baggy cotton pants and this a-line skirt with scarf detail.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
This style has a gorgeous, asymmetrical ruffled design, and the spaghetti straps will keep you cool in hot weather.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Verb
Its neutral hue makes styling a breeze, too, whether adding a pop of color layer or statement sneakers to round it all out.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Though simple, this midi dress is versatile enough to style with a jean jacket and tennis shoes or a shawl and strappy sandals.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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As the system can mix and match these operating modes, all power sources can contribute simultaneously when maximum performance is needed, or operate separately when efficiency is the priority.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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Sergeant Ashley Smith, a police officer of 16 years, published a TikTok video about the troubling criminal trend.
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While complexion trends may be in their dewy era, there's still something to be said for a great powder foundation—especially on hot, sticky summer days.
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In the 1830s the British colonized this area where the mouth of the Yarra River widens into what would be named Port Phillip Bay.
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The elder Moniak, now 86, played six seasons in the Red Sox farm system from 1958-63, and like Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was among the young outfielders who benefited from the tutelage of a special batting instructor named Ted Williams at spring training ‘61-63.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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This is a natural mosquito control method.
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That is hard to achieve in collaborations like film, television, and the Marvel method.
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
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Also highlighted this year as finalists are fellow couture designer Julie de Libran as well as menswear labels EgonLab and Kartik Research.
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Drums were at the center of an historic Hartford standoff in 1693, which in the modern era would easily be labeled a protest performance.
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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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