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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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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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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The clogs can easily be worn in fall’s unpredictable, changing weather thanks to the textured outsole that provides grip and stability, which can be a problem with other slide-on shoe styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In terms of styles, Pidich recommended Chelsea boots, insulated snow boots, water-proof ankle boots and utility-type boots for the upcoming weather — and specific brands with the doctor’s stamp of approval include Sorel, Rockport, Sperry, Merrell and Columbia.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Once the soundtrack of the working class, cumbia's simple, yet contagious, rhythm absorbed local styles, morphed, and reinvented itself.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Owned by a family from Veracruz, the bakery reflects the traditional bread-making styles of their hometown.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Dorsey fans will recognize some of the core styles, such as the Theodora bracelet, the drop Porter earrings, or the James necklace, featuring the new moissanite stones.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
In her last video, Zuza recounted the many things that brought her joy in the midst of her battle with cancer, including her friends, her pets and trying out different hair styles.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The textile’s endless options can easily flit between decor styles, like the eclectic prints of Nickey Kehoe or the minimalist textures of Quince’s linen option.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
For instance, Jean styles a head scarf impeccably well.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
In addition to the styling, setting and campaigns for the collaboration, the New York inspiration can be seen in the shoe styles themselves.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Outerwear is a key focus in the collection featuring six jackets, including two styles with sheepskin-shearling collars.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The clogs can easily be worn in fall’s unpredictable, changing weather thanks to the textured outsole that provides grip and stability, which can be a problem with other slide-on shoe styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In terms of styles, Pidich recommended Chelsea boots, insulated snow boots, water-proof ankle boots and utility-type boots for the upcoming weather — and specific brands with the doctor’s stamp of approval include Sorel, Rockport, Sperry, Merrell and Columbia.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Once the soundtrack of the working class, cumbia's simple, yet contagious, rhythm absorbed local styles, morphed, and reinvented itself.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Owned by a family from Veracruz, the bakery reflects the traditional bread-making styles of their hometown.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Dorsey fans will recognize some of the core styles, such as the Theodora bracelet, the drop Porter earrings, or the James necklace, featuring the new moissanite stones.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
In her last video, Zuza recounted the many things that brought her joy in the midst of her battle with cancer, including her friends, her pets and trying out different hair styles.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The textile’s endless options can easily flit between decor styles, like the eclectic prints of Nickey Kehoe or the minimalist textures of Quince’s linen option.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tube styles The single tube is a style that connects a tube to the diaphragm and splits into two before reaching the headset.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
For instance, Jean styles a head scarf impeccably well.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
In addition to the styling, setting and campaigns for the collaboration, the New York inspiration can be seen in the shoe styles themselves.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
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Now in 2025, the fantasy is closer than ever, thanks to a select group of innovators who have created vehicles that can drive on public roads, in garages, and change modes in minutes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But researchers are developing alternative methods that do not need them at all.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The ballroom saw everything from faux pregnancy reveals to shirtless salsas, as contestants embraced choreography inspired by social media trends.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The decision may depend on league trends — are other managers leaping at goaltenders, which amps up the pressure?—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad on Friday as the countdown to next summer’s World Cup finals continues.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suit names Family Dollar Stores of Missouri LLC; the parent company, Family Dollar Inc; and the property owner, Arthur Fels Company, as defendants.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Ashton, his mother raised him to have good manners, be respectful and love God above all else.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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For me, Mandarin carries the rituals and manners of growing up in Taiwan, while English feels tied to the independence of moving to London at 18 without my family.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Gospel Music Association is gearing up for a big finish to the year as the 56th annual Dove Awards ceremony approaches.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stein said her new book, a literary novel about a TikTok hype house, went into a second printing before it was even published—possibly thanks to the approaches she’s learned from romance.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Peterson hosts a regular show on BBC Radio 6 Music, founded the influential Acid Jazz and Brownswood Recordings labels, and in recent years began the We Out Here festival in Dorset, England.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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And the startup not only attracts speculators directly on its website and mobile app, but also white labels its markets to brokers like Robinhood and Webull, adding liquidity and scale.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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After all, the moody duet features the gorgeously contrasting tones of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon with Swift's more delicate vocals as the two portray exes who are parsing what went wrong in their relationship.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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