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
Even Hermès’ Kelly Hobo — a classic handbag — gets refreshed with a strong burst of vivid cobalt blue styled with a classic silk scarf as a decorative accent.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The aesthetic pulls from track jackets, vintage soccer kits, and club jerseys styled casually.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This peplum top would be so cute styled with white barrel jeans and clear jelly flats.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The lightly textured waves, styled by Mara Roszak, made for the perfect canvas to show it off.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 22 May 2026
In 1994, supermodel Christy Turlington styled hers with a crewneck sweater and black hosiery—a formula that still feels relevant today.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Whether styled with linen pants, denim shorts, or flowy dresses, this pair feels endlessly versatile for warm-weather travel.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Woven baskets and trays bring organic texture to a space, and help corral everyday items in a way that feels lived-in, rather than overly styled.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The aesthetic pulls from track jackets, vintage soccer kits, and club jerseys styled casually.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This peplum top would be so cute styled with white barrel jeans and clear jelly flats.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The lightly textured waves, styled by Mara Roszak, made for the perfect canvas to show it off.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 22 May 2026
In 1994, supermodel Christy Turlington styled hers with a crewneck sweater and black hosiery—a formula that still feels relevant today.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Whether styled with linen pants, denim shorts, or flowy dresses, this pair feels endlessly versatile for warm-weather travel.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Woven baskets and trays bring organic texture to a space, and help corral everyday items in a way that feels lived-in, rather than overly styled.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
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Over the years, many notable dignitaries have stayed here; hence the names of the eight signature suites, which are named after an iconic political visitor, such as Roosevelt and John Adams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Yuko Shimizu created the flagship character as a British anthropomorphized white cat named Kitty White who wears a red bow.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Reserve the top rack for smaller dishes, fragile items, and those labeled for use only on the top rack.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The money was inside a bag labeled with the name of an unidentified high-ranking politician from the archipelago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Wahl added in the later news conference that the mother of one suspect called police hours before the shooting.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Last year, the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, a network of four schools that includes Merritt, proposed a merger with nearby Laney College to create something called Oakland City College.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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The city of Minneapolis reported that small businesses lost $81 million in January as a result of a similar federal operation, dubbed Operation Metro Surge.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Astronomers have dubbed the ancient galaxy Loki, after the Norse god of mischief.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Next week, the Miami City Commission is slated to vote on a $770,000 settlement for Carollo, who was termed out of office in December after eight consecutive years as a city commissioner representing the area that includes Little Havana.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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What is termed a Public Interest Disclosure Order will come into force on June 2, meaning CIISA will be designated a ‘Prescribed Person’ for whistleblowing disclosures relating to the film, TV, music and theater sectors.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 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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Zvyagintsev was previously in Cannes with Loveless in 2017 which won the Jury Prize and went on to be nominated for an Oscar.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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Bush nominated Warsh to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors in 2006, with Warsh becoming the youngest person ever to join the central bank at 35.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In addition to both Thriller and Number Ones, another compilation titled The Essential Michael Jackson, as well as the traditional LPs Off the Wall and Dangerous, continue to find space.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The sculpture, officially titled Malin's Fountain, depicted the troll in a seated position with a bowl in her hands.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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“Styled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styled. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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