styles 1 of 2

plural of style

styles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of style

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of styles
Noun
Just be sure to score the styles that catch your eye—these new arrivals are already trending. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Around this time, celebrities like Kim Kardashian re-popularized clear styles from brands like Prada, Fendi, Alexander Wang and Oscar de la Renta. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 Shop ballerina sneakers, slouchy boots, animal print ballet flats, and more shoe styles Boyer and Kopulos say are ‘in’ for fall, starting at $21 on Amazon. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 The choreography also draws on multiple regional styles, including Kuthu, Bharatanatyam and Pakistani-influenced dance, reflecting the mix of identities on the fictional team. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 With his job potentially at stake, Greg Vanney must quickly blend diverse personalities, languages and playing styles over the final 10 games of the regular season. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Yancey believes that playing certain positions creates styles. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
  • With available drivers, trucks and power units becoming more constrained, Reinke said technology and collaboration can help improve the handoff of containers between transportation modes.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • And so perhaps the beginning of the universe is described by some quantum theory, which includes not just the matter modes, but also some modes of the gravitational field.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Meta has said Muse includes privacy protections and the AI agent can’t see people’s passwords or payment methods.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers must also develop practical methods for retrieval, processing, and redeployment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Running September 25-27, the summit is now renowned for attracting top Hollywood and international execs who descend upon the swanky Dolder Grand Hotel for the weekend to discuss current industry trends, issues and financing models.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the Off-White Imaginary Palace event on Wednesday, Cardi B tapped into contemporary trends, styling sleek, pin-straight extensions and micro bangs.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuit also names White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, Secret Service Director Sean Curran and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as defendants.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Martinez always recommends carrying hand sanitizer and specifically names Purell as one of her go-tos.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On the one hand, Julian Fellowes’ juicy melodrama enlists one of the finest ensembles imaginable to bring outsized intensity to a drama of manners.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Maybe the South doesn’t brag about its blazing fall colors (because that’s just bad manners), but Southern gardeners can enjoy autumn splendor every bit as lovely as the sugar maples in Vermont or the aspens in the Rockies.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Alexis’s view The differing approaches between the US and China to court South Africa speaks volumes about Pretoria’s relationship with the world’s two largest economies — and the strategic priorities of all three.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • China’s semiconductor industry is nevertheless pursuing several parallel approaches.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.
    — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Teddy craze was followed by a moral panic, as crazes involving kids inevitably are.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes these deals work out in the artists’ or labels’ favor.
    — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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