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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 styled
The flat itself, styled by Reed, reflected a sensibility entirely at odds with her own.
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The look was styled by Brie Welch, a longtime collaborator of Holmes’ who has also recently worked with Uma Thurman.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
With waitlists that seemingly double with each restock, pairs in delicate ivory and chartreuse bring a romantic touch to everyday staples when styled with soft knits and lightweight jackets.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Kim Kardashian’s sensationalism reached new heights — hard to do — with a metal breast plate that was finished in a literal auto body shop, as conceived by British artist Allen Jones and styled by artist Nadia Lee Cohen.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
The athlete, who was styled by Katie Qian, paired her strapless Louis Vuitton satin gown with matching heels.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Palmer did double duty as host and performer at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards and absolutely lit up the red carpet pre-show with a gorgeous twist on her go-to copper hair color, styled by hairstylist Ashanti Lation.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
It can be styled around the neck, in your hair, or tied to a bag for a subtle pop.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The look was styled by Brie Welch, a longtime collaborator of Holmes’ who has also recently worked with Uma Thurman.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
With waitlists that seemingly double with each restock, pairs in delicate ivory and chartreuse bring a romantic touch to everyday staples when styled with soft knits and lightweight jackets.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Kim Kardashian’s sensationalism reached new heights — hard to do — with a metal breast plate that was finished in a literal auto body shop, as conceived by British artist Allen Jones and styled by artist Nadia Lee Cohen.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
The athlete, who was styled by Katie Qian, paired her strapless Louis Vuitton satin gown with matching heels.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Palmer did double duty as host and performer at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards and absolutely lit up the red carpet pre-show with a gorgeous twist on her go-to copper hair color, styled by hairstylist Ashanti Lation.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
It can be styled around the neck, in your hair, or tied to a bag for a subtle pop.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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After going 12-2 during the season, and getting wins in the playoffs over the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-Oakland Raiders, Morton was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Ships receiving oil then continue to ports in China or elsewhere, with the product labeled as an export from a third country, like Malaysia or Indonesia.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Satisfy the seafood lovers at your potluck with this shrimp casserole, but be sure it's labeled for attendees with shellfish allergies.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform has called it discriminatory and counterproductive.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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His post caught the attention of a producer working for a podcast called The Last Invention, which was documenting debates about artificial general intelligence (AGI), a hypothetical form of AI that could surpass human intelligence.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Last month, legislative leaders blocked Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s third attempt to get a single-payer system, dubbed CalCare, adopted, shelving the San Jose Democrat’s Assembly Bill 1900 without a hearing.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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The new program, dubbed the Golden State Start, will launch this summer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Doug Chaffee, who has represented the North Orange County district since 2018, is termed out and unable to run for reelection.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Plans by Lennar are to build the subdivision into what Kleven termed three products, including homes on the east side of Delaware, to be called Horizon, which would be priced in the $420,000 average range.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The bald eagle has been a national emblem since Congress adopted the Great Seal in 1782, though it wasn’t designated the national bird until 2024.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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In 2004, citing it as much a symbol of America as Thanksgiving Day and the bald eagle, Congress designated the oak as America’s national tree.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Bolles has hit his stride off the field, twice nominated as the Broncos’ Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his work in the community.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Spacek has been nominated for six best actress Academy Awards.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Like much of Cadet’s work, the installation, titled Altar #2, hovers between reality and fantasy.—
Elly Fishman,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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In the photo, shared by TMZ, Reynolds offered a soft smile while leaning toward a makeup-free Lively, who titled her head toward her husband.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
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“Styled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styled. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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