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
  • In nearby Altadena, another wind phone sits in a wooden framed telephone booth with vertical glass windows at the end of a brick walkway.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Mary Ellen Brown, 68, stood in the back of the chapel and greeted those who walked inside, toward their usual pews, while Emily Lyons, almost 90, maneuvered her walker through the worn wooden doors.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • However, much of the talk seems to be about how many players miss them, and how much better the conventional type are.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • By the end of the night, the room full of sweaty bodies was left basking in the gift of Madonna, feeling just one small sliver of a wider moment that has gone on to completely transcend conventional pop expectation.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of conventional
Adjective
  • The effect can feel cold and impersonal, especially depending on the shade (blues hurt you in this case).
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
  • Many nonprofits lose goodwill in the first 30 days because follow-up feels slow, vague or impersonal.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of impersonal
Adjective
  • Although the achievement is still awaiting formal certification, the milestone highlights the rapid evolution of high-performance drones for military applications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Braverman was writing in response to another parliamentarian who noted that Jamaica planned to lodge a formal petition for reparations later this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • But why not just use standard, rigid-bodied, propellor-lift VTOL drones?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • Using rigid materials, like metals, makes for a stable biomonitor, but it is easily dislodged when the wearer moves too much, such as during exercise.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • Lovevook Travel Backpack with Packing Cubes This weekender backpack, a cute yet functional option with gold hardware, a drink sleeve with adjustable straps, and a hidden pocket for valuables.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
  • Oprah and podiatrists agree that the brand’s actually-cute kicks offer ample cushioning and comfort for days spent on your feet.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 July 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • But the level of attention the duo and their bandmate David Addison bring to their songs gives them an emotional depth that takes them far beyond the precious or cutesy.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026
  • The linen, short-sleeve blazer is very mindful, demure, and cutesy.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Definition of cutesy
Adjective
  • In the clip, the robot performs exaggerated, erratic movements, raising its arms into a martial arts-style fighting stance before lunging toward people around it.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • There were new rules announced pre-tournament to minimise timewasting via exaggerated injuries or via substitutions.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated

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