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
This stretchy one-piece is a simple grab-and-go outfit that works just as well for running errands as for a night out with the girls when styled with jewelry and accessories.
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The actress and singer styled the Australian brand’s Brielle sage diamond halterneck gown, which retails for $1,100.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The mom-of-two styled her waist-length caramel hair in a middle part with cascading voluminous curls that framed her face.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The drink menu is presented as a deck of Pokémon-like trading cards, each featuring a cocktail styled after a different folkloric beast from around the world.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The aesthetic pulls from track jackets, vintage soccer kits, and club jerseys styled casually.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 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
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
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The actress and singer styled the Australian brand’s Brielle sage diamond halterneck gown, which retails for $1,100.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The mom-of-two styled her waist-length caramel hair in a middle part with cascading voluminous curls that framed her face.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The drink menu is presented as a deck of Pokémon-like trading cards, each featuring a cocktail styled after a different folkloric beast from around the world.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The aesthetic pulls from track jackets, vintage soccer kits, and club jerseys styled casually.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
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For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Li-Ning was founded in 1990 by a former Chinese Olympic Gold medalist who named the company after himself.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Recreations of one of the manager’s pre-match drawings to motivate his squad — a heart labelled ‘passion’ and a brain labelled ‘clarity’ holding hands — have also made for popular tees, while there were housing decorations slightly tweaked to say ‘Champions’ on Highbury Hill over this past weekend.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The new payroll records, obtained through a Missouri Sunshine Law request, show Dustman is still receiving paychecks labeled as severance as part of a resignation agreement city officials have yet to disclose publicly.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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The rapidly ballooning market of the 1980s accommodated both kinds of art—art that might have been called critical, as well as art that might have been termed complicit, Pictures artists and neo-expressionists alike.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Food and drink Four Seasons has two properties in Istanbul—this, and its sister set on the stretch of the shore lined with former palace-cum-hotels that could be called the Posh-phorus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Wealthy sunseekers still summer in many of these Gilded Age mansions, but a smattering of the most grand estates are open to the public as museums, dubbed the Newport Mansions.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Supervisor Hilda Solis has served for nearly 12 years and is termed out.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Dagon is termed out and ineligible to run.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Catcher Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
5 June 2026
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Days later, needing a fresh arm in their bullpen, the Twins designated him for assignment.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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The musical feels so relevant to 2026 that audience members have asked director Lear deBessonet, also Tony-nominated, if the creative team rewrote the script for this production.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Lincoln nominated for president (1860) With a critical push from the Tribune, Lincoln was nominated for president at the Republican Convention at the Wigwam building (what is now Wacker Drive and Lake Street) in Chicago.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The collection, titled Gymshark x Bratz, is set to launch on June 8.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Rich and titled goes without saying.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Styled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styled. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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