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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
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 13 July 2025
The shop features brands such as Lucky Brand, Flying Monkey, and Vervet, catering to a variety of tastes and styles.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Her blonde hair was styled in long waves, and her glam was kept minimal with pink cheeks, shimmery champagne lids, and a nude lip.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Sienna Miller, being something of an architect of modern boho style, is presumably no different.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 13 July 2025
The shop features brands such as Lucky Brand, Flying Monkey, and Vervet, catering to a variety of tastes and styles.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Verb
But attaching a big zoom to the X-Pro2 defeats the camera's purpose; like the rangefinders it is styled after, this is a body that pairs best with compact primes.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Her blonde hair was styled in long waves, and her glam was kept minimal with pink cheeks, shimmery champagne lids, and a nude lip.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
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At least a tease, with 22 points, mostly in attack mode.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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This helps explain why many people in fawn mode lose touch with their own needs and feelings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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In turn, this could entice me to abandon my good approach and leap into a stupid crash diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Eva Longoria opted for summer’s white hot trend at the Global Gift Gala on Sunday in Marbella, Spain.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Jeffrey Ragsdale, the former head of the Office of Professional Responsibility, was removed from his post earlier this year, according to the Washington Post, and the office's website does not name a current leader.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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And their problem is a Belarusian named Boris Volchek (Bogdan Yasinski), who has a penchant for explosions and revenge.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In footage captured by concert-goers on July 9, Wonder is heard speaking in a light-hearted tone.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The new Matlock was created by Urman, a Jane the Virgin alum whose project captures the essence of Andy Griffith's '80s legal drama while giving it a freshness in tone and subject matter.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Now, the state is making the firing squad its lead method of execution.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Though small, Calabash has a rather large claim: It’s been deemed the Seafood Capital of the World, thanks to a very specific method of frying fish and shrimp that involves a light dusting of flour or cornmeal before dunking it in hot oil.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 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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Women of color are thought to use twice as many products, according to Consumer Reports. Despite mounting scientific research into the dangers posed by toxic chemicals, little has been done to ban them or at least label them on cosmetics.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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The researchers labeled the classes descriptively: Social/Behavioral: Children who exhibit strong autistic traits like repetitive behaviors and social difficulties yet follow typical developmental timelines.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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