1
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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Relevance
2
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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3
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
Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Educators and parents are increasingly enthusiastic that matching learning styles to students will reap academic rewards.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
An acceleration in the second quarter and a robust performance across all channels and geographies helped the Italian brand, best known for its successful Super–star sneakers and intentionally distressed styles, report a strong set of results for the first half of the year.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Led by Stephen Margaritis and Sam Nicholls, the multidisciplinary residential firm devises beautifully layered and expertly restrained interiors featuring a mix of materials, periods, and styles.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
While these styles ebb and flow on the runways, a leather jacket remains a staple of the cool-girl aesthetic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
That means tech companies must account for users with a greater diversity of learning styles and technical literacy than ever before.
—Marne Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
Find more similar styles at Amazon below.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Educators and parents are increasingly enthusiastic that matching learning styles to students will reap academic rewards.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
An acceleration in the second quarter and a robust performance across all channels and geographies helped the Italian brand, best known for its successful Super–star sneakers and intentionally distressed styles, report a strong set of results for the first half of the year.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Led by Stephen Margaritis and Sam Nicholls, the multidisciplinary residential firm devises beautifully layered and expertly restrained interiors featuring a mix of materials, periods, and styles.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
While these styles ebb and flow on the runways, a leather jacket remains a staple of the cool-girl aesthetic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
That means tech companies must account for users with a greater diversity of learning styles and technical literacy than ever before.
—Marne Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
For instance, Jean styles a head scarf impeccably well.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
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As was the case with Dark Forces, this remaster has stunning new cutscenes and visuals that are rich in color, as well as online multiplayer modes like deathmatch and capture the flag.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But most of those low-blue-light modes still let a considerable amount of blue light through, potentially keeping you up at night.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among other roles, there are plenty of incredible data engineers, data scientists and data analysts who use advanced research methods to provide genuine insight into their club’s chances of success.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film follows a recovering addict in an isolated Serbian monastery whose Orthodox patriarch employs unorthodox methods that are often more extreme than effective at getting results.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a recent report from weight loss management platform Levity, cities were ranked by Google search trends for the medications based on how interested residents were in the drugs.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Khaite designer Catherine Holstein’s vision has always been less about trends and more about attitude, which comes through in the clothes that feel confident, modern, and a little undone in the most New York way possible.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, also names Fox Corporation as a defendant.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the Rivas brothers, the suit also names the Assembly and 10 unnamed John Doe individuals as defendants.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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From this perspective, swearing isn’t a direct reflection of your character or manners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The in-house caliber 113, a hand-wound movement with a 10-day power reserve, also drives a patented nonlinear power reserve indicator that appears to slow down as the time to wind approaches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Neither of those approaches speaks to a massively competitive tour.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gray tones, blacks, murky greens, and of course, the midnight blue complete the look.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Loloi x Magnolia Home Millie Area Rug With soft gold tones, this area rug looks great with most decor.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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