How to Use style in a Sentence

style

1 of 2 noun
  • She has a unique style of singing.
  • I don't like the flowery style of his writing.
  • The range of clothing styles has become more varied.
  • She writes with more attention to style than to content.
  • The room was decorated in modern style.
  • The car is available in several different styles.
  • His management style is abrasive.
  • Watch the video to see a young tee baller putting on the style.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Scroll through for the best boat totes in street style here.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The sweater is available in sizes XS through XL and 37 styles.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Late last month, the pair stepped out in black-tie style for a visit to the White House.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
  • This style even goes up to a size 12 US, for those with hard-to-find shoe sizes.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 July 2023
  • Here's the chic style to ask for during your next trip to the salon.
    Christina Oehler, Health, 5 Apr. 2023
  • No matter the types of styles—parkas, bombers, bikers, trench coats .
    Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Using the best acrylic nail kits for a long-lasting style.
    Sam Peters, harpersbazaar.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Kendall's hair was pulled into a slick and wavy half-up/half-down style.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 2 May 2023
  • But in that book, the styles are intended to reflect the point of views of each of the narrators.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Prices are at their lowest right now, with select styles down to $29.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The just-right style is timeless, and these come in black as well as light and medium washes.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • Hairstylist Joseph Chase puts a bit of bend into a swatch for a half-up half-down style.
    Parizaad Khan Sethi, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Stores in the compact Florida Keys tend to be smaller to fit the island chain’s style.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Reed’s work is as varied in genre and style as imaginable.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The pork dumplings are legendary at Barriga Llena, a hole-in-the-wall style restaurant with walk-ins only.
    Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
  • And Under the Folding Sky is a blend of classical and modern styles.
    Chris Vognar, Chron, 24 May 2023
  • Emily Ratajkowski looked back to the '00s for her latest street style look.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The Pogues didn’t bother with the authentic trad style of the Chieftains or De Danann — more like a wedding band gone berserk.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • And this is not a Bryan Johnson preference, not a Bryan Johnson style.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The Adidas tech style is perfectly on trend for city walks with athleisure style.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Even better, tons of our picks are on sale; shoppers can save up to 36 percent on an assortment of swimwear in unique styles and silhouettes.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
  • With a sleek, frizz-free finish and slight under-curl at the ends, the new style felt minimal, fresh, and grown-up–especially when paired with a strapless Rick Owens gown.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
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style

2 of 2 verb
  • She cuts and styles hair.
  • She's having her hair styled tomorrow.
  • Zella's cozy long-sleeve tee is easy to style both in and out of the gym.
    Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2023
  • The styles also protect the hair from the overuse of heat from styling tools such as flat irons.
    Chandelis Duster, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Her hair is styled in a braided look, with red and white beads at the ends of her bangs.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Throughout the first season of the show, Gabrielle styled the front of her hair while the stylist prepared the back.
    Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
  • These mid-length bangs are the perfect way to frame the face while staying easy to style.
    Laura Solla, Vogue, 12 July 2023
  • The low-pile rug has a neutral striped pattern that’s easy to style.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
  • The bride wore a Simone Rocha dress and shoes, as styled by her mother.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Each Mattel doll is styled in a look inspired by the film.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 June 2023
  • Thousands of shoppers rave about the Revlon Hot Brush, which dries and styles your hair at the same time.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
  • There's no shortage of ways to style one of the best bodysuits either.
    Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Have your eye on a Dyson Airwrap, which dries your hair while styling it?
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 July 2023
  • Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves and her makeup kept glow and lean with a nude lip.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Her brunette hair was styled into beach waves with bangs framing the face.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2023
  • Many of the sarongs on this list are meant to be worn as bathing suit cover-ups, but that’s not the only way to style them.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The 818 founder styled her knee-high tan stiletto boots with a simple white tank top and a dyed brown miniskirt.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 May 2023
  • The key to styling TikTok Hair is bringing out that texture.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The Princess of Wales styled her timeless wardrobe staple with jeans and a dark belt in the festive photo.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • On the runway, the singer sported Miu Miu’s polo and dress shirt, styled with board-style shorts and boat shoes.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Her lips were lined and filled in with a light red to match her blush and her dark hair was styled in loose, tousled curls.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Bruhn suggests styling yours with a skirt or shorts if you’re headed out.
    Aemilia Madden, harpersbazaar.com, 8 June 2023
  • The band at the waist is flattering and makes this easy to style with shorts or a skirt to head to lunch or happy hour drinks.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Her hair was styled in a chic updo with face-framing strands.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • The mom of two styled it with a white tank top, black cutoff shorts, and high-top Converse sneakers.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to see the different types of spring jackets to wear this spring and how to style them, below.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, the strap can be styled over the top of your foot or pushed up closer to the front of the shoe for a customizable look.
    Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
  • King's longtime friend and stylist Jared Eng styled the couple for their big day.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The biggest advantage: It can be styled in many ways and gives a lot of volume.
    Anna Bader, Glamour, 25 July 2023
  • Marjorie styled her look with a pair of clear stilettos with pops of royal blue.
    Seventeen, 17 May 2023

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