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
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.
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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
For the first day of the 79th annual festival, Moore styled two looks courtesy of Jacquemus.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Lean into the vacation mood with Johanna Ortiz’s tropical print pareo layered over a pair of relaxed Uniqlo trousers, styled with Banana Republic’s classic black blazer and a Leset V-neck tee.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
The flat itself, styled by Reed, reflected a sensibility entirely at odds with her own.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Kim Kardashian’s sensationalism reached new heights — hard to do — with a metal breast plate that was finished in a literal auto body shop, as conceived by British artist Allen Jones and styled by artist Nadia Lee Cohen.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
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
For the first day of the 79th annual festival, Moore styled two looks courtesy of Jacquemus.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Lean into the vacation mood with Johanna Ortiz’s tropical print pareo layered over a pair of relaxed Uniqlo trousers, styled with Banana Republic’s classic black blazer and a Leset V-neck tee.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
The flat itself, styled by Reed, reflected a sensibility entirely at odds with her own.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Kim Kardashian’s sensationalism reached new heights — hard to do — with a metal breast plate that was finished in a literal auto body shop, as conceived by British artist Allen Jones and styled by artist Nadia Lee Cohen.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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After going 12-2 during the season, and getting wins in the playoffs over the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-Oakland Raiders, Morton was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Ships receiving oil then continue to ports in China or elsewhere, with the product labeled as an export from a third country, like Malaysia or Indonesia.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Satisfy the seafood lovers at your potluck with this shrimp casserole, but be sure it's labeled for attendees with shellfish allergies.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform has called it discriminatory and counterproductive.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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His post caught the attention of a producer working for a podcast called The Last Invention, which was documenting debates about artificial general intelligence (AGI), a hypothetical form of AI that could surpass human intelligence.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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The cabinet-sized units, dubbed XFRA, are installed on the sides of homes and small businesses.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Besides albums dubbed onto cassette tapes and Top of the Pops episodes recorded off the BBC, there was little music content available, almost all of which came from Europe.—
Lily Moayeri,
HollywoodReporter,
15 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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Dopamine is one of these chemicals termed neurotransmitters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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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Lawrence would essentially be pulling off the TV equivalent of Steven Soderbergh or Francis Ford Coppola getting nominated for Best Picture twice in the same year.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 May 2026
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Palestine 36, which was nominated in six categories, also won Best Screenplay for director Annemarie Jacir and Best Cinematography for Hélène Louvart.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Football superstar Eric Cantona, the poetic yet pugilistic French striker who played best for English club Manchester United in the 1990s, gets the whole the-man-the-myth-the-legend treatment in the starkly if aptly titled documentary Cantona.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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And if anyone was hoping for a different ending to this saga, Gabaldon has been working on the 10th and final main novel of the series, titled A Blessing For a Warrior Going Out, that has yet to be released.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Styled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styled. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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