Synonyms of styles

styles 1 of 2

noun

plural of style

1

as in modes

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words

I correctly identified the quotation because I recognized Mark Twain's inimitable style

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modes
• manners
• tones
• veins
• fashions
• locutions
• idioms
• phraseologies
• addresses
• deliveries
• expressions
• elocution
• colloquialisms
• connotations
• regionalisms
• archaisms
• acceptations
• denotations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• methods
• approaches
• strategies
• techniques
• methodologies
• ways
• manners
• recipes
• systems
• tactics
• forms
• fashions
• plans
• modes
• models
• programs
• tacks
• policies
• designs
• hows
• routes
• layouts
• practices
• schemes
• processes
• blueprints
• steps
• games
• plots
• routines
• shifts
• intrigues
• moves
• lines
• game plans
• ground plans
• modi operandi
• expedients

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trends
• crazes
• rages
• vogues
• enthusiasms
• fashions
• modes
• flavors
• tons
• fads
• last words
• sensations
• chics
• buzzes
• hot tickets
• passions
• dernier cris
• novelties
• new waves
• movements
• fervors
• infatuations
• cults
• crusades
• furors
• crushes
• nine days' wonders
• caprices
• bandwagons
• whims
• wrinkles
• to-dos
• fusses
• hullabaloos
• fancies
• uproars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standards
• classics

styles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of style

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• names
• labels
• titles
• terms
• dubs
• calls
• nominates
• nicknames
• designates
• brands
• denominates
• entitles
• clepes
• baptizes
• christens
• specifies
• tags
• misnames
• stigmatizes
• denotes
• renames
• mistitles
• surnames
• code-names
• miscalls
• relabels
• rechristens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of styles

Noun

The city and nearby Miami Beach are both known for its airy and colorful Mediterranean Revival styles, Caribbean influence and tropical take on Art Deco, but skyscrapers do not have a long history within the city. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

For as dutifully naturalistic as the setups are, the film occasionally takes on the feel of a stage play, where its latticework of accents, syntaxes, and acting styles are allowed to accentuate something other than strict verisimilitude. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

The different architectural styles are reflective of Lopota’s evolution–from the more traditional chalet-style architecture to the sleek and über-modern buildings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

However, after releasing the Miss Z collection in early 2025, the brand has shifted into high gear, applying the same elements of the popular new pump design into their other beloved shoe styles. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Of all the fabulous sideline styles, my favorite was, by far, an iconic matching moment between Martha Stewart and Victoria Beckham. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, including tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful stone colors. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Flooring choices matter because timeless styles add warmth, character, and long-term appeal to your home. — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

Quince is known for making expensive-looking — and feeling — bags that resemble designer styles, but cost a fraction of the price. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Verb

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

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