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 relaxed silhouette and polished front pleats give the pants an elevated flair that can be styled in countless ways—from business casual to weekend-ready.
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Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Rookery History enthusiasts will love a stay at this Georgian gem of a hotel, meticulously styled with English antiques, oak wood paneling, and luxurious velvet drapes.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Stealing a scene later is Will Poulter as a Christie Smith general store manager, styled in head-to-toe green and a swirling shock of hair like a bitchy queen out of Oz.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Plan Your Bed Design Beforehand For a setup that feels intentional and well-styled, keep your bedding essentials organized under one color scheme and texture family.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
They’re styled by a stylist, and nothing is innate.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
These are clothes to be worn, re-worn, styled in new ways for spring, summer, and winter.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The board would be styled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all civilian aviation accidents, along with other disasters.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Rookery History enthusiasts will love a stay at this Georgian gem of a hotel, meticulously styled with English antiques, oak wood paneling, and luxurious velvet drapes.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Stealing a scene later is Will Poulter as a Christie Smith general store manager, styled in head-to-toe green and a swirling shock of hair like a bitchy queen out of Oz.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Plan Your Bed Design Beforehand For a setup that feels intentional and well-styled, keep your bedding essentials organized under one color scheme and texture family.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
They’re styled by a stylist, and nothing is innate.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
These are clothes to be worn, re-worn, styled in new ways for spring, summer, and winter.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The board would be styled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all civilian aviation accidents, along with other disasters.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styled
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The versatile diamond cut—aptly named for the long and rounded shape of the stone—is a beautiful option for couples looking for a timeless option that also can be set with a very fashion-forward edge.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Google Maps shows another location, east of Kabul city, also labeled as Camp Phoenix.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Politicians need to pass a law whereby all AI videos are clearly labeled in large writing, under penalty of law.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah did agree to a ceasefire in November 2024, which called for Israel to stop its military campaign and to remove their ground forces in southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah to willingly move all of its personnel and military equipment north of the Litani River.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Trocheck was called for high-sticking Byfield 17 seconds later and the Kings scored 11 seconds into the power play.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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What state officials have dubbed the Morrill County fire has burned at least 708 square miles (about 1,834 square kilometers) across four counties since Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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What state officials have dubbed the Morrill County fire has burned at least 735 square miles across four counties since Thursday.—
Mark Scolforo,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Chaffee, who was first elected to the board in 2018, is termed out and unable to seek reelection.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whoever is determined to be the winner will replace current mayor Scott Singer, who is termed out.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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The remaining taxes collected from sports gambling are designated for K-12 and higher education.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Texas designated it as the official state sea turtle because of its critical status and connection to the region.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated Boseman for a Best Actor Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards, which took place eight months after the 43-year-old actor died from colon cancer.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bomer is a Golden Globe Award, Critics’ Choice Award winning and Emmy Award nominated actor for his role in The Normal Heart.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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But Elizabeth is one of the few actors from the first installment who won't be returning for the sixth film, also titled Scary Movie, which finds the Wayans family retaking control of the series.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yellowstone-creator Taylor Sheridan returns to Montana for his new TV series titled The Madison.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Styled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styled. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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