stylistic

adjective

sty·​lis·​tic stī-ˈli-stik How to pronounce stylistic (audio)
: of or relating especially to literary or artistic style
stylistically adverb

Examples of stylistic in a Sentence

There are a number of stylistic changes in the new car. stylistic differences among various writers
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Always one for innovation, MacKenzie-Childs has been known to doll up its hero products in a vast variety of designs to suit every last stylistic preference. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2025 The meticulous process behind the creation of this ensemble required approximately 246 hours of preparation, with each element crafted to match Beyoncé’s unparalleled stage presence and stylistic impact. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 July 2025 Gradually, the season’s stylistic gambit comes into focus. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 July 2025 The Italian studio specializes in automotive design and thus has incorporated stylistic elements from cars into the yacht. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylistic

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stylistic was in 1860

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“Stylistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylistic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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