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as in modes
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
I correctly identified the quotation because I recognized Mark Twain's inimitable style
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
unfortunately, the club president's usual style is to make decisions without asking anyone's advice or approval
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as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
parents who were very relieved when the style for having one's nose pierced faded
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as in names
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 styles
Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Specifically, ballet flats, which are available in suede, mesh, and even trendy jelly styles.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 10 May 2026
For civil ceremonies, backyard receptions, or seaside settings, turn to mid-length styles.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
There are two drawers for storage, plus a lower shelf ideal for displaying styles that require quick and easy access.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The cutthroat nature of WNBA roster transactions forces players to learn different team styles and playbooks on the fly.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Mira’s first middle-school dance was coming up, and there was discussion among her friends about dresses and hair styles.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Jackson suggests digging into communication styles, expectations and team dynamics to determine whether the role is a good fit for you, too.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Different styles, but both are defensive guys who typically play on the second pairing.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Kyra, played by an appealingly slippery and soft-spoken Anika Noni Rose, styles herself as a voice of reason, a new neighbor here to make a few practical proposals.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia and now based in California, Adéla works with Chris Horan as her stylist and creative director, who most famously styles Charli xcx and is one of the architects of the Brat-osphere.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Spencer Singer styles Chanel devotees Lily-Rose Depp (in a sleeveless vest embellished with pearls and rhinestones) and Gracie Abrams (wearing a beautiful black tweed dress).
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Harry Lambert, who styles the likes of Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and Alexander Skarsgård, is known for spotlighting young talent, including Steve O Smith, SS Daley, and the still-in-school Macy Grimshaw.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
During the conversation, the hair maestro — who styles Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande — shared that Kitty helps keep him in touch with the latest trends.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The author of Toxic Empathy, who styles herself a voice for Christian women, has more than a million followers on social media.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Her design draws from both Al Nassr’s visual identity and the diversity of Saudi women’s personal styles, reinterpreting jersey colors and heritage references through a modern Saudi fashion lens.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Specifically, ballet flats, which are available in suede, mesh, and even trendy jelly styles.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 10 May 2026
For civil ceremonies, backyard receptions, or seaside settings, turn to mid-length styles.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
There are two drawers for storage, plus a lower shelf ideal for displaying styles that require quick and easy access.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The cutthroat nature of WNBA roster transactions forces players to learn different team styles and playbooks on the fly.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Mira’s first middle-school dance was coming up, and there was discussion among her friends about dresses and hair styles.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Jackson suggests digging into communication styles, expectations and team dynamics to determine whether the role is a good fit for you, too.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Different styles, but both are defensive guys who typically play on the second pairing.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Verb
Kruger, who styles herself, had selected an Erdem two-piece look for the evening.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Kyra, played by an appealingly slippery and soft-spoken Anika Noni Rose, styles herself as a voice of reason, a new neighbor here to make a few practical proposals.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia and now based in California, Adéla works with Chris Horan as her stylist and creative director, who most famously styles Charli xcx and is one of the architects of the Brat-osphere.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Spencer Singer styles Chanel devotees Lily-Rose Depp (in a sleeveless vest embellished with pearls and rhinestones) and Gracie Abrams (wearing a beautiful black tweed dress).
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Harry Lambert, who styles the likes of Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and Alexander Skarsgård, is known for spotlighting young talent, including Steve O Smith, SS Daley, and the still-in-school Macy Grimshaw.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
During the conversation, the hair maestro — who styles Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande — shared that Kitty helps keep him in touch with the latest trends.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The author of Toxic Empathy, who styles herself a voice for Christian women, has more than a million followers on social media.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
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Figure out the future of streaming, figure out the future of distribution modes, figure out the future of subscriptions, those kind of things.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There will also be a distinct set of widgets for each of the Camera app’s capture modes.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Forest fires have prompted both humans and wildlife to move to new places, increasing the risk, said Roberto Debbag, vice president of the Latin American Society of Vaccinology, while tourism trends have also had an effect.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The suit names the Department of the Interior and National Park Service as defendants.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The lawsuit names Artists Equity, a production company founded by the two stars, as well as Falco Pictures, which was also involved in producing the movie.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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As for your wife’s objection, Miss Manners will point out that good manners need not mean being bulldozed by others.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Church’s combination of talent, affability, and fine manners eased his way into New York’s élite, sometimes inspiring envy among his painter friends.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Other approaches try to battle the countervailing incentives with fancier math.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Our society labels divorce as a failure, with plenty of shame attached to it.—
Patricia Neligan,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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An accident at a Pepsi ad shoot causes his scalp to catch fire, and in playing that moment for as much tragedy as possible, the film all but labels Michael’s life as a gothic-horror tale of body transformation.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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