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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
Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
And, of course, her dance moves — which draw from belly dancing as well as such Latin and Afro-Colombian styles as champeta and merengue — lived up to their nearly mythic status.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The most timeless rugs are those that blend into various design styles and offer endless versatility.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
There are plenty of standout finds as low as $8 right now, including versatile styles that can take you from the airport to the beach to dinner, all without sacrificing comfort or style.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
There’s random rough-sawn wood on the kitchen ceiling, a deer head hanging in the living room, and different styles of lighting in every room.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 June 2026
The drier styles can work with everything from seafood to roasted nuts, while the sweeter versions are fantastic with desserts or strong cheeses.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As is traditional at tattoo conventions, each day of the Capitol City Classic wraps up with a tattoo competition, with judges awarding prizes to artwork in various styles.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Each sister influenced a different section of the assortment, which Quay developed to reflect their individual styles while still reading as one family offering.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 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
Shop four more standout styles below.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
And, of course, her dance moves — which draw from belly dancing as well as such Latin and Afro-Colombian styles as champeta and merengue — lived up to their nearly mythic status.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The most timeless rugs are those that blend into various design styles and offer endless versatility.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
There are plenty of standout finds as low as $8 right now, including versatile styles that can take you from the airport to the beach to dinner, all without sacrificing comfort or style.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
There’s random rough-sawn wood on the kitchen ceiling, a deer head hanging in the living room, and different styles of lighting in every room.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 June 2026
The drier styles can work with everything from seafood to roasted nuts, while the sweeter versions are fantastic with desserts or strong cheeses.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As is traditional at tattoo conventions, each day of the Capitol City Classic wraps up with a tattoo competition, with judges awarding prizes to artwork in various styles.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Each sister influenced a different section of the assortment, which Quay developed to reflect their individual styles while still reading as one family offering.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 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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The new earbuds are designed to deliver natural ambiance with high-quality audio reproduction without the need for electronic pass-through modes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The Maybach variant offers a more pampering suspension than its performance- minded Mercedes-AMG sibling, while still allowing for varying degrees of responsiveness through four drive modes—Comfort, Maybach, Sport, and Individual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Noun
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Consumers often rely on appearance and smell other than expiry dates to judge whether products are still safe to eat, despite the limitations of those methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to fast-food tastes and trends, the YouGov report analyzed consumers' views of casual-dining and specialty-dining establishments and offered a profile of weekly fast-food diners.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The award was so large C-Suite Comp removed Musk as a statistical outlier before calculating broader market trends.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Truist names the company’s third CEO On Monday, June 15, Truist announced Lyons as its new CEO.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The suit names the school, the Archdiocese of New York and a former coach as defendants.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Flight attendants can often detect bad manners the second a passenger steps on board.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 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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Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain displaced amid devastation and severe shortages, as new Israeli strikes on crowded areas kill children and other civilians Israel labels militant targets.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Why are shoppers reading grocery labels more carefully?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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