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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 album features 13 songs on a split tracklist, styled after a vinyl or cassette tape, that paints a chronological narrative about the dismantling of a romantic relationship.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Ultra-Minimalism On a similar note, our designers are ready to say goodbye to ultra-minimalistic furniture being used exclusively in living room spaces, and are hoping to see these pieces styled with more variety in 2026 and beyond.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
But what sets the property apart is that it was built not as a modern mansion styled to resemble a colonial home, but as a personal West Coast homage to Mount Vernon, shaped by one woman’s long memory and a couple’s fascination with early American history.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The designer offers the dress in a maxi skirt silhouette, but Harper styled it with a mid-length hem to show off the mules.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Tucked or untucked, with the sleeves rolled up or kept down, this shirt can be styled in many ways and worn on repeat throughout the season.
—Sydney Pulaski, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Zesica Striped Wide-leg Pants Pinstripe trousers are a must-have in my wardrobe for their year-round versatility and ability to elevate any outfit, whether styled for professional settings or dressed down for casual, travel-friendly looks.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Whether worn long and dramatic, styled into an updo, or accessorized with beads and cuffs, Senegalese twists offer plenty of room for personalization while still keeping daily styling to a minimum.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 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
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Ultra-Minimalism On a similar note, our designers are ready to say goodbye to ultra-minimalistic furniture being used exclusively in living room spaces, and are hoping to see these pieces styled with more variety in 2026 and beyond.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
But what sets the property apart is that it was built not as a modern mansion styled to resemble a colonial home, but as a personal West Coast homage to Mount Vernon, shaped by one woman’s long memory and a couple’s fascination with early American history.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The designer offers the dress in a maxi skirt silhouette, but Harper styled it with a mid-length hem to show off the mules.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Tucked or untucked, with the sleeves rolled up or kept down, this shirt can be styled in many ways and worn on repeat throughout the season.
—Sydney Pulaski, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Zesica Striped Wide-leg Pants Pinstripe trousers are a must-have in my wardrobe for their year-round versatility and ability to elevate any outfit, whether styled for professional settings or dressed down for casual, travel-friendly looks.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Whether worn long and dramatic, styled into an updo, or accessorized with beads and cuffs, Senegalese twists offer plenty of room for personalization while still keeping daily styling to a minimum.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
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It is named often these days in the list of villages rehearsed on the news.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Also, there’s a resident ghost named Charlie.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Among the songs listed — all of them untitled and solely distinguished by numbers and features — is one labeled as the sixth track on the album, which has Eminem and Jay-Z’s names handwritten beside it.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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Any ticks the drag picks up are stored in vials, labelled and brought to the station for research.—
Allison Gollenberg,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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The Spurs are known for their physicality, but many believed that Wemby should’ve been called for fouls in these cases.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Which is how Tony Alford woke up in early March to discover that Dobbins had called his cell at 3 in the morning, Ann Arbor time.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Carollo was termed out of office at the end of last year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The winner will replace Supervisor Doug Chaffee, who is termed out next January.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Verb
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Days before he would be designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs, Lopez took time away from the team to be with his family in the wake of his grandfather’s May 21 passing.—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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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Overall, the disease has costs growers and government agencies about $110 million a year in losses and compliance costs, according to a March 2025 report titled The Costs of Pierce’s Disease in the California Grape and Wine Industry.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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According to Razvozhayev, the museum’s 19th-century panorama painting by Franz Roubaud, titled the Siege of Sevastopol, was damaged.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
11 June 2026
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“Styled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styled. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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