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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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Underwood has learned to gel personalities and playing styles with the best of them.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Dracula book tote became celebrities’ buzziest bag after Jonathan Anderson’s first collections for Dior, with the literary styles snapped up by Jennifer Lawrence, Greta Lee, and Natalie Portman.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Parenting styles often reflect the unique experiences and challenges of each generation.
—Brianne Hogan, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
The buildings all date from the 1880s and were designed in the Italianate and Queen Anne styles.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As she’s stepped into the spotlight over the past six or so months, she’s decided to craft her own image with no intermediaries—which is a fancy way of saying that A’zion styles herself for her press appearances and red carpets.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 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
The author of Toxic Empathy, who styles herself a voice for Christian women, has more than a million followers on social media.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Like the United Kingdom’s Princess of Wales, Princess Charlene often styles monochrome looks for royal outings and special occasions.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Goldie Hawn styles them gorgeously on the red carpet.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
That’s the period during which Hollywood’s monolithic studio system broke up, as a result of a 1948 antitrust decree and of commercial pressures that included the growing popularity of television and a shift toward suburban life styles.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Underwood has learned to gel personalities and playing styles with the best of them.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Dracula book tote became celebrities’ buzziest bag after Jonathan Anderson’s first collections for Dior, with the literary styles snapped up by Jennifer Lawrence, Greta Lee, and Natalie Portman.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Parenting styles often reflect the unique experiences and challenges of each generation.
—Brianne Hogan, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
The buildings all date from the 1880s and were designed in the Italianate and Queen Anne styles.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As she’s stepped into the spotlight over the past six or so months, she’s decided to craft her own image with no intermediaries—which is a fancy way of saying that A’zion styles herself for her press appearances and red carpets.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 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
The author of Toxic Empathy, who styles herself a voice for Christian women, has more than a million followers on social media.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Like the United Kingdom’s Princess of Wales, Princess Charlene often styles monochrome looks for royal outings and special occasions.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Goldie Hawn styles them gorgeously on the red carpet.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
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With the Land Rover Terrain Response System offering modes comprising Eco, Dynamic, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud & Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Wade, the tech takes the geographic and meteorological elements and slays them with a flick of a control.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Navigation is powered by AI and 3D light to avoid 180+ obstacle types, with five specialized carpet modes available via the Dreamehome App.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Redshirt junior tight end Matt Wagner has fallen victim to one of Danielson’s new methods.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the priest takes his stringent methods too far, the existence of the commune is called into question.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brett Hollenbeck, an associate professor of marketing at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, co-authored a study published last year that produced similarly concerning trends.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Combine some of this season's biggest nail trends by topping an aura nail with white chrome powder.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The site names groups that have been disciplined since 2018.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit names the school district, the girl's attacker and the attacker's mother.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your niece’s lack of manners is hurtful and disappointing.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Footwear with impeccable manners and a very special kind of poise is grown-up in the best sense of the word.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the 2026 election approaches, that balance is likely to remain a defining issue for voters across the state.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Energy prices have notched higher as Tuesday’s deadline approaches.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 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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Here’s what the company has acknowledged and what the product labels actually say.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Institute for Palestine Studies labels him as a nurse and head of the clinical nutrition department at Nasser Hospital.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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