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as in mode
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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2
as in approach
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 trend
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 to name
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 style
Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
With help from stylist Jamie Mizrahi—who also works with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Adele, Riley Keogh, and Jeremy Allen White—the young actor has leveled up her style game.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
As for her beauty look, the singer and actor kept it classic there as well with long waves styled with a deep side part.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Ariana Grande paid a special style homage to The Wizard of Oz during her 2025 Oscars performance.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
With help from stylist Jamie Mizrahi—who also works with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Adele, Riley Keogh, and Jeremy Allen White—the young actor has leveled up her style game.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
The actress first styled her pixie cut with an effortlessly spiky quality that can only be achieved after at least 45 minutes in front of the mirror.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
As for her beauty look, the singer and actor kept it classic there as well with long waves styled with a deep side part.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
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Samuel Axon Samuel Axon For contrast, here's an example with night mode turned off.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the Claws of Awaji expansion, ASC appears to be headed for a co-op mode, though this is unconfirmed.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Incremental improvements and innovative approaches are both still possible.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, the latest report shows a worrying trend: The market’s momentum leader could be slowing down.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In his 13 seasons, David has been named first-team All-Pro in 2013, second-team All-Pro in the 2016 and 2020 seasons and a Pro Bowler in 2015.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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In addition, Peso Pluma was named regional mexican songwriter of the year, an award that Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera took home for two consecutive years prior.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Denver opened the fourth on a 12-2 run while Westbrook helped change the tone of the game with Jokic on the bench.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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She’s surrounded by equally fine actors, in parts both large and small, who understand the story and the tone.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cross-staking rebar is an older method that requires pounding two strong pieces of rebar (at least 24 inches long) into the ground in an X configuration.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, other symptoms are different, as are diagnosis and treatment methods.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Verb
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Such testing is only required when a product is specifically labeled as a made for children.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Last July, Haaretz reported that, under Landau’s direction, works on loan from the Israel Museum would not be labeled as such in foreign institutions.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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