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 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 For her wedding look, the singer wore a Victorian-style gown with a traditional veil and styled her hair half-up, half-down. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 For the occasion, the model wore a tiny black string bikini and styled her hair down in a center part. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Additionally, wispy bangs are much more easily styled than curtain or blunt. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 The tie-waist is made to look like the arms of a button-down shirt in a complementary green stripe, which makes the piece look both styled and playful without having to do any of the work yourself. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 The women’s Ultimate Low Rise Collection—which include the Kaia Baggy, Sammy Straight, Ronnie Baggy Barrel and Alana Flare—are styled alongside customer favorites like the Casey Low Rise Baggy and Zoe Low Rise Girlfriend. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 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
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  • 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
  • Two of the three organizations had no idea until Anthropic called them.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Unbeknownst to David, the system, called WOPR—War Operations Plan Response—is in control of the American nuclear arsenal.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of called
Verb
  • The demand for more from the franchise prompted the animation adaptation, dubbed and subtitled in eight languages, on Crunchyroll.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The move to use electronic strips is part of what’s dubbed the Terminal Flight Data Manager, an air traffic control tower initiative to improve management and efficiency, led by the Department of Transportation.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dubbed
Verb
  • 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
  • Jorge Mateo has been designated for assignment, and thus ends the Braves’ shortstop dilemma.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was designated for assignment, as reported Sunday, to make room to add Peralta to the active roster.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of designated
Verb
  • Martha was nominated for awards in multiple categories at the 2006 ceremony.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Quebec Cinema Awards in 2019 for her work in Sashinka.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of nominated
Verb
  • The author will kick-start a new dystopian romance series, titled The Cinderlands Saga, next year.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • The Jordan Valley Rangeland Fire Protection Association, a group of ranchers in Idaho and Oregon that work together to protect local rangelands, created a GoFundMe page titled Jordan Valley RFPA Support, where people can donate to their efforts.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of titled

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