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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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Relevance
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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.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The most timeless rugs are those that blend into various design styles and offer endless versatility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The 11-foot cord is also notably the longest on this list—a practical plus for anyone who styles away from their outlet.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Now, Damian does his own laundry, helps with housework, and styles his own hair.
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Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In addition to Edebiri, Goldberg also styles Carey Mulligan, Greta Lee, Laura Harrier, Kendall Jenner and Jessie Buckley, among others.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 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.
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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.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 Apr. 2026
Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
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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).
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Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Shop four more standout styles below.
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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, this guest styles her layered jersey with denim jorts, Adidas sneakers, and an oversized tan bag.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 June 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
In addition to Edebiri, Goldberg also styles Carey Mulligan, Greta Lee, Laura Harrier, Kendall Jenner and Jessie Buckley, among others.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
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Switching modes from producer to hotel visionary, LVP already has a pretty good idea what life inside the hotel will look like a year from now.
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On top of the permanent Black Ops Classic rotation, two modes arrive in Team Blueprint Sharpshooter, a 6v6 playlist with rotating Weapon Blueprints, and Knife Fight, a 2v2 melee twist on Gunfight.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Afterpay data published last year in Fortune found that more than half of Gen Z consumers report an aversion to credit cards, with 63% switching to alternative payment methods as a result — making BNPL the de facto checkout tool for the generation Amazon most wants to own.
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In fact, 72% of Gen Z look to social media for food and drink-focused wellness trends, according to 2025 data shared with CNBC by food & beverages analytics firm Datassentials.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
Verb
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The lawsuit also names as a defendant ACF Property Management, which manages the Commons at Walnut Creek shopping center where the massage spa is located.
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Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq are all still standing, and the memorandum names Lebanon as a covered front.
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Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today.
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Remember that coughing and sneezing without a mask is considered very bad manners, as is attempting to board a train at the last minute and potentially causing a late departure.
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Relatedly, as the film's release on June 26 rapidly approaches, there's new box office tracking data out.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.
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Netris labels its approach NAAM, for Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy, and has become the platform neoclouds standardize on as the category takes shape.
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Sony Music, which owns SZA’s label RCA Records, is also in active litigation against Suno and competitor Udio, though labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuits against the music generators.
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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