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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
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Keep scrolling to see other styles.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Plus, check out more of this season’s most trendy styles below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
But the use cases are expanding, and so too are the verification styles of companies, including in fintech and insuretech.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For all the negative coverage, aesthetic arguments about climbing styles, the controversies and disasters, Everest continues to be at the heart of so many dreams and ambitions — even for old hands, like Cotter.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
As Swift continues her May pap-walk era, the singer has shown off several shoe styles, with open-toe silhouettes leading much of the run.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 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
Their styles of play are their own, but this trio at the tip of the spear for the next generation of men’s tennis that is suddenly coming for the sport is also a collective of Sinnercaraz descendants.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Keep scrolling to see other styles.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Plus, check out more of this season’s most trendy styles below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
But the use cases are expanding, and so too are the verification styles of companies, including in fintech and insuretech.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For all the negative coverage, aesthetic arguments about climbing styles, the controversies and disasters, Everest continues to be at the heart of so many dreams and ambitions — even for old hands, like Cotter.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
As Swift continues her May pap-walk era, the singer has shown off several shoe styles, with open-toe silhouettes leading much of the run.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 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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Initially this brought an overdue celebration of figures, like Fred Eversley, Jack Whitten, and Howardena Pindell, who had been working within high-modernist modes but had been discriminated against by white curators, dealers, and critics.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Mastering the Cycles of Leadership The structural answer to both failure modes is explicit decision rights.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Radar testing provides measurable data A major part of the validation was Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing, which Boeing described as one of the primary methods for assessing an aircraft’s stealth characteristics.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Those who bought the checks would then attempt to fraudulently cash them, according to federal prosecutors, using various methods.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The collaboration arrives amid broader industry discussions surrounding originality and ownership in beauty, where viral trends often move faster than proper attribution.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Letter writer names the cost of the ticket, new outfit and babysitter, but unmarried friend has other accounting in mind.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Firm if slightly sweaty handshake notwithstanding, there’s a gentleness to Root; old-school manners, slender shoulders and a reedy Sheffield twang.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Traditional approaches were sequential - owner selects the architect and design firm, the design is completed, bids are invited from contractors, after which construction begins.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Now analysts are adjusting their forecasts based on the memory-heavy requirements of the agentic phase of artificial intelligence, and the approaches being taken by hardware makers dealing with component supply bottlenecks.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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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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Iran already blocks independent TV and tightly polices journalists; Freedom House labels its media not free as authorities ban satellite dishes and cut off outside internet access for weeks.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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