styled

verb

past tense of style
as in named
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 White Worm, who styled herself as a peacetime consigliere, is reduced to obsolescence by the promise of all-out war. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 These small, space-saving, and versatile pieces of furniture can be incorporated in any style interior, used as portable dry bars or styled with plants, books, or design objects. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 The Austin Powers star, who was styled by Mike Adler, donned a floral off-the-shoulder gown by Josephine Scott. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 The lookbook features 48 items and 12 looks styled by Chavez. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 For her role, Kaia’s hair is styled to ‘80s perfection, including voluminous curls and face-framing pieces. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026 Her hair was styled similarly to her mother’s in almost waist-length waves. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026 Made from a lightweight linen-blend material, it can be styled casually on travel days with white sneakers or dressed up for a nice dinner with strappy sandals. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
  1. named
  2. labeled
  3. called
  4. dubbed
  5. termed
  6. designated
  7. nominated
  8. titled
Verb
  • In a tour of the campus in the days after the August 8, 2025, shooting, the scene inside the buildings was jarring, according to a former CDC official who asked not to be named to protect her current employer.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Royse City Police Department said the officer, who was not named in a statement, has been placed on administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of named
Verb
  • At the bottom of this scary litany of exposures was an inviting button labeled Begin Protection.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid traditional English muffins, unless they're specifically labeled gluten-free, since they're typically made with wheat flour.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of labeled
Verb
  • Meghan personally called animal rights attorney Shannon Keith, who runs the Beagle Freedom Project, after hearing about 4,000 beagles being rescued from overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the Envigo breeding and research plant in Virginia.
    — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Five students between 12 and 13 years old were killed in what officials called the worst school shooting in decades.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of called
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  • Just two days later, on July 8, 2025, several brush fires were ignited near his apartment complex — collectively dubbed the Copper River/Meenach Fires by investigators.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The project, dubbed the Inglewood Transit Connector, has been in the works for eight years.
    — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dubbed
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  • Still, as a precaution while training these models, termed Evo 1 and Evo 2, the researchers did not provide them with any sequences from viruses that target complex cells.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This gas will then be purified and concentrated, ready for export to local gas networks as what is termed renewable natural gas (RNG).
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of termed
Verb
  • It has been designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Another feature is designated office space for the hall director and resident assistants meet with students in an area that is outside of their personal rooms.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of designated
Verb
  • She was nominated for a Genie Award for her performance in the supporting actress category.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That delay also explains why McConaughey has had other projects that filmed later on, like Paul Greengrass’ Oscar-nominated The Lost Bus, already reach the public.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of nominated
Verb
  • The etching and aquatint printed in ink on paper, titled Torero, is the ninth in an edition of 30.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The selection, titled Béla Tarr in Sarajevo, is a long-term initiative dedicated to the legacy of Tarr, who died earlier this year at the age of 70.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of titled

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