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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
Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Listen to new Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison describe his playing style, and one understands why the team decided to sign him.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Rachel McRady, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Her new 'do was the perfect complement to daughter Khloé Kardashian, who styled her own brunette bob — as shown in some of the photos — nearly identical to her mom's.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Many users are requesting images in the style of Studio Ghibli, which created popular films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Boy and the Heron.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Listen to new Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison describe his playing style, and one understands why the team decided to sign him.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Jenner also styled a curved piece of her bangs for an edgy addition.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Her new 'do was the perfect complement to daughter Khloé Kardashian, who styled her own brunette bob — as shown in some of the photos — nearly identical to her mom's.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
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The guitar bolts and sweeping synths beg you to imagine Carti as some kind of shadow boss, levitating in the sky like SpongeBob going Goofy Goober mode.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2025
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In that mode, judges and lawyers abandon legal sobriety and bend the law beyond its recognizable contours in order to thwart Trump.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, this approach offers a fresh perspective by highlighting other underserved areas of the country that may deserve consideration.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This cautious approach allowed the US to develop its economy and military strength without becoming deeply embroiled in European rivalries.—
Andrew Latham,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These rapid reversals mark the third unsuccessful attempt to introduce VAT on digital services in the Dominican Republic, setting the country apart from the global trend.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Selena Gomez is promoting her new album with Benny Blanco, which means a new spring manicure trend is dropping every other minute.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Hundreds co-founder has been named vp of creative for the Americas at Disney Consumer Products.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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After explaining that the special was named after the reality that men his age often just drop dead, Burr began ranting about Elon Musk.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With optional features such as skin tone, hair color, glasses, mustache, freckles and appropriate military branch uniform, the dolls can be ordered to look like the parent.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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His wave illustrations, many of them in color, eschew the sardonic tone that distinguishes his other work, and instead center the power and calm of nature, often commenting on humanity’s relation to it through the presentation of a single, minuscule surfer riding a monster swell.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But whatever the method, the goal was always to delight and one-up each other.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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While attempting to solve the case, the duo must learn how to partner despite Park’s never-ending skepticism of Cupp’s methods and Cupp’s commitment to stay true to herself, even if that means having brief intermissions for birding.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 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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In environments that prioritize harmony and consensus, leaders who express disagreement may swiftly be labeled as poor listeners or seen as dismissive of differing viewpoints.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gang databases have long been criticized for civil liberties violations, lack of due process, and the collateral consequences of being labeled a gang member—concerns that only multiply when deportation is the result.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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