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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
No matter your preference, understanding what sets each type apart puts you in a better position to build a home that’s both comfortable and well-styled.
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Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The campaign was shot in the Saudi desert by Omani photographer Chndy and styled by French-Egyptian stylist Omaima Salem, with Algerian model Hayett fronting the images.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Shot in Gray’s hometown of Los Angeles, the campaign documents a day in her life photographed by Quentin de Briey and styled by longtime collaborator Mel Ottenberg.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
These elevated plants can be styled year-round with festive ribbons, colorful stones, or subtle seasonal accents to match your porch vibe.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The look of the season had a harder edge than in the past—her close-to-the-body coats and velvet and silk frocks were styled with dark lips and slick hair and extra long nails.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Breezy two-piecers keep us comfy while still looking put together—especially when styled with jewelry and a trendy pair of sneakers.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The skin-tight sheer dress was styled with dangling earrings, a diamond bracelet and a chic updo.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Amazon Essentials Loafer Flat Part of what makes Parisian style so iconic is how something as simple as a pair of loafers can look super chic if they’re styled the right way.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The campaign was shot in the Saudi desert by Omani photographer Chndy and styled by French-Egyptian stylist Omaima Salem, with Algerian model Hayett fronting the images.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Shot in Gray’s hometown of Los Angeles, the campaign documents a day in her life photographed by Quentin de Briey and styled by longtime collaborator Mel Ottenberg.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
These elevated plants can be styled year-round with festive ribbons, colorful stones, or subtle seasonal accents to match your porch vibe.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The look of the season had a harder edge than in the past—her close-to-the-body coats and velvet and silk frocks were styled with dark lips and slick hair and extra long nails.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Breezy two-piecers keep us comfy while still looking put together—especially when styled with jewelry and a trendy pair of sneakers.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The skin-tight sheer dress was styled with dangling earrings, a diamond bracelet and a chic updo.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Amazon Essentials Loafer Flat Part of what makes Parisian style so iconic is how something as simple as a pair of loafers can look super chic if they’re styled the right way.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
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Women’s basketball San Diego State guard Nala Williams was named the Mountain West player of the week for scoring 27 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists across two wins that allowed the Aztecs to clinch a share of the regular season championship.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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On June 16, 1986, Langford was selling some of the last of her inventory when a crack addict named Melvin Trotter walked into Langford's Grocery Store and started stealing from the cash register.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Avoid products labeled for outdoor use, such as topsoil, compost, and raised bed soil, as well as soil taken directly from the yard.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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As a result, many modern protein bars probably can’t be labeled as healthy.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
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After receiving the bribe into the trust account, Okoronkwo routed funds to a company called IPO Capital LLC from February 2016 to 2018.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Governor Gavin Newsom echoed Bonta’s sentiment and called the city’s lawsuit a waste of taxpayer resources.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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It has been used in other high-profile cases like that of Joseph DeAngelo, dubbed the Golden State Killer, and Bryan Kohberger, who was charged with the murder of four University of Idaho students in 2022.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Chayefsky was originally dubbed a voice-of-the-common-man scribe with a serious control-freak streak and, after his 1950s character study Marty became a sensation on both small and big screens, enough clout to enforce it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sandwiching together two epic runs, Shiffrin breezed to her first Olympic gold medal in eight years, her first in the slalom in 12, in what can only be termed a blowout.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The seat currently is held by Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell, who is termed out and unable to run again.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Connie Geller, a descendant of the Lubbe family, said the house should be designated a landmark to honor the idea of the American dream.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Last week, European lawmakers voted to approve new immigration policies allowing nations to deny asylum and deport migrants because they either hail from a country designated safe or could apply for asylum in a country outside the 27-nation bloc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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He was nominated for eight Grammy Awards and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy in 2014.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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Imperioli was nominated at the Emmys four times and won once for best supporting actor in a drama.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Twenty First Group, the sports intelligence advisory firm, recently published a book, titled ROIFC, that goes into it more deeply.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The project is titled Rushmore One, which is currently an office building in Ballantyne Corporate Park.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Styled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styled. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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