stylized

adjective

as in wooden

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Recent Examples of stylized For photos, its 40fps burst rate is more than fast enough to capture fleeting moments, and its imaging engine offers plenty of natural and stylized options. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 During IndieWire’s recent Craft Roundtables, Evelyn broke down her process for creating the hyper-stylized, symbolism-laden world of the show. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026 Even the Portuguese flag features an old nautical instrument at its centre, which led to the stage being designed as a stylized sextant. — Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026 The fabric has a slightly marbled appearance, which gives the jeans a more stylized look. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 In the April 12 premiere, we were thrown right back into the thick of the hyper-stylized, Wild West version of Southern California inhabited by Rue (Zendaya) and her peers. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Apr. 2026 German Expressionism and Surrealism, deemed degenerate by Nazis and Soviets alike, show up in stylized figuration, spatial distortion, and a dreamlike atmosphere. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 This year’s contenders continue that trajectory, each revisiting history through a personal, stylized lens. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylized
  1. wooden
  2. conventional
  3. impersonal
  4. formal
  5. rigid
  6. cute
  7. cutesy
  8. exaggerated
Adjective
  • Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over cake, about 1-inch apart.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Its ray illuminated a case of wrapping-paper rolls, a wooden stool, a broken box full of old picture frames.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • That stacks up against the 176 conventional seawalls permitted by Fort Lauderdale in the same window where the church applied for one, the church said.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Purchase data confirmed a hypothesis that conventional epidemiology had to generate first, which is useful and which is a different job from finding the vendor.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of conventional
Adjective
  • Otherwise, he’s restricted to impersonal helpers — a detective (Liza Colón-Zayas) willing to take his phone calls, an AI assistant (ew) and a network of facial recognition cameras (double ew).
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • The treatment menu reflects Ben’s belief that effective skincare should never feel impersonal.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of impersonal
Adjective
  • The company noticed the order, reached out, and built a formal marketing relationship from there.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Lenders, too, can adjust their rate offers upward as a formal rate hike grows in likelihood.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Similarly, relying on a single, rigid path for payments is no longer enough, and alternative routes must be available.
    — Moshe Kimhi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The ferry, Edghill said, was fitted with 250 life jackets, two rigid life rafts and six inflatable life rafts.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • Lounge sets from Softies are cute and comfy, made from buttery soft stretch jersey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Osbourne on Friday took to social media to share a cute moment with his baby girl, Ozzy Matilda Osbourne.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The condition could have been a death sentence for a young raccoon, but somehow, Jimothy has managed to thrive, his deformity imbuing him with the cutesy, cartoonish proportions of a Pokémon, or perhaps a Squishmallow.
    — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Move over, Starbucks; another brand is dropping a cutesy glass tumbler this summer.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of cutesy
Adjective
  • This pair gives you an even more exaggerated silhouette while looking elegant.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Absolutely is still Abby, but an exaggerated, almost caricature of Abby, rather than a separate thing.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated

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