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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
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Keep scrolling to see other styles.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Plus, check out more of this season’s most trendy styles below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
But the use cases are expanding, and so too are the verification styles of companies, including in fintech and insuretech.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For all the negative coverage, aesthetic arguments about climbing styles, the controversies and disasters, Everest continues to be at the heart of so many dreams and ambitions — even for old hands, like Cotter.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
As Swift continues her May pap-walk era, the singer has shown off several shoe styles, with open-toe silhouettes leading much of the run.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Across several of the shoe designs, the designer styles them by layering them with socks, including the pumps the actress wore.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 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
Noun
Their styles of play are their own, but this trio at the tip of the spear for the next generation of men’s tennis that is suddenly coming for the sport is also a collective of Sinnercaraz descendants.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Keep scrolling to see other styles.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Plus, check out more of this season’s most trendy styles below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
But the use cases are expanding, and so too are the verification styles of companies, including in fintech and insuretech.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For all the negative coverage, aesthetic arguments about climbing styles, the controversies and disasters, Everest continues to be at the heart of so many dreams and ambitions — even for old hands, like Cotter.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
As Swift continues her May pap-walk era, the singer has shown off several shoe styles, with open-toe silhouettes leading much of the run.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Verb
Here, a guest layers hers over a button-down and styles it with a suede skirt, Tabi flats, oversized sunnies, and a tan leather bag.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Across several of the shoe designs, the designer styles them by layering them with socks, including the pumps the actress wore.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
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This maneuver is one of the hardest parts of eVTOL development because the aircraft must smoothly change between two very different flight modes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 3 drive-modes, the Tundra was ready for highway driving, off-road multi-terrain, tow/haul mode and excellent crawl control.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Establish the right principles, deliver it with the right language and methods, and all tides will rise.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Insurance technology Insurers have also adopted different methods of assessing risk that have combined to raise premiums, Bach said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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The collaboration arrives amid broader industry discussions surrounding originality and ownership in beauty, where viral trends often move faster than proper attribution.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Another new report from the insurance company William Russell names Panama as the best place for people looking for financial freedom.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The director also names the character who's been getting the biggest reaction from audiences.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Firm if slightly sweaty handshake notwithstanding, there’s a gentleness to Root; old-school manners, slender shoulders and a reedy Sheffield twang.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The main house, completed in 2022 by Fox Construction, borrows the soul of the farmhouse without inheriting any bad manners.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Kindred spirits, a coach and player whose infectious passion and deep thinking have kept City driving to new achievements through different configurations and evolving approaches.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 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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Iran already blocks independent TV and tightly polices journalists; Freedom House labels its media not free as authorities ban satellite dishes and cut off outside internet access for weeks.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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