Synonyms of styles

styles 1 of 2

noun

plural of style

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modes
• manners
• tones
• veins
• fashions
• locutions
• idioms
• phraseologies
• addresses
• deliveries
• expressions
• elocution
• colloquialisms
• connotations
• regionalisms
• archaisms
• acceptations
• denotations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• methods
• approaches
• strategies
• techniques
• methodologies
• ways
• manners
• recipes
• systems
• tactics
• forms
• fashions
• plans
• modes
• models
• programs
• tacks
• policies
• designs
• hows
• routes
• layouts
• practices
• schemes
• processes
• blueprints
• steps
• games
• plots
• routines
• shifts
• intrigues
• moves
• lines
• game plans
• ground plans
• modi operandi
• expedients

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trends
• crazes
• rages
• vogues
• enthusiasms
• fashions
• modes
• flavors
• tons
• fads
• last words
• sensations
• chics
• buzzes
• hot tickets
• passions
• dernier cris
• novelties
• new waves
• movements
• fervors
• infatuations
• cults
• crusades
• furors
• crushes
• nine days' wonders
• caprices
• bandwagons
• whims
• wrinkles
• to-dos
• fusses
• hullabaloos
• fancies
• uproars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standards
• classics

styles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of style

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• names
• labels
• titles
• terms
• dubs
• calls
• nominates
• nicknames
• designates
• brands
• denominates
• entitles
• clepes
• baptizes
• christens
• specifies
• tags
• misnames
• stigmatizes
• denotes
• renames
• mistitles
• surnames
• code-names
• miscalls
• relabels
• rechristens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of styles

Noun

One vendor described the changing styles as a mix of Indian tradition and Western influence, with contemporary blouses and other designs paired with traditional saris. — CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Beyond having a short-form video presence, some traditional news outlets are leaning into formats and styles popularized in the vertical video era. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Nov. 2026

Before the ceremony began, the red carpet saw a legion of Hollywood A-listers sport their most grand styles. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Luckily, some of the season’s best new trends and classic styles are on sale right now on Amazon. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

The pair’s styles were complimentary and in many ways similar, but, broadly speaking, Lloyd brought the fire and Verlaine the finesse. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Elegant pendant necklaces make a timeless statement, with single and double-stone designs, plus fancy yellow styles as well. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Penelope Cruz, Lily James and Amal Clooney have all gotten in on the metallic footwear trend on the red carpet, wearing variations of high-shine styles from mules to slingbacks like Law’s. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026

These two teams also play completely different styles of game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Verb

Patti Wilson, who styles Cher, is here with an assistant who is taking notes; there is Roth’s own personal assistant, whose last job was at Beyoncé’s company, Parkwood; and there’s Roth’s social media manager, who has been filming the whole thing. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

My mom styles her maxi dresses with sneakers like white Vejas or sandals like this Sorel pair (which carried her through Italy pain-free), depending on the day’s activities. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Though the British royal family member regularly styles the same silhouette — long sleeves and a midi hem with slight definition at the waist — she’s known to play with pattern and color in equal measure. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Here, a guest styles a bright blue tank with a brown leather bag, a white midi skirt, and leather mules. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 July 2026

The 11-foot cord is also notably the longest on this list—a practical plus for anyone who styles away from their outlet. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026

Now, Damian does his own laundry, helps with housework, and styles his own hair. — Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026