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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The section covers stylistic choices and in the moment rulings. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 And even uninhibited directors may lack the stylistic originality of their literary heroes. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024 The exhibition abstains from making a spectacle of its plenitude, inviting viewers to observe stylistic and technological developments unfolding freely and associatively. Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024 West Virginia and Michigan State upping the pressure The beauty of college basketball, especially at this early juncture, is the stylistic diversity that exists — even within the same conference. Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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