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noun

Definition of stylesnext
plural of style
1
as in modes
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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as in methods
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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3
as in trends
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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styles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of style
as in names
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 Synonyms for styles
  1. methods
  2. manners
  3. tones
  4. strategies
  5. techniques
  6. methodologies
  7. ways
Noun
  • Another scenario is a retreat to familiar methods—doubling down on tried-and-tested networks, even if that means missing emerging openings.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While traditional, manual methods remain fundamental, automating some of these processes can help.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Noun
  • The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Pacifica's interior feels the most plush, but both the Sienna and Odyssey have better driving manners.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of manners
Noun
  • The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This lightweight serum is powered by 15% vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to brighten, firm, and correct uneven skin tones.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tones
Noun
  • Alternatively, personalized treatment strategies not only meet individual needs but also maximize the valuable window of time required for effective intervention.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Determine what techniques are used to ensure the script isn’t malicious or has been tampered with.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, Galliano had invented a litany of new couture techniques for that seminal show.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Did that change the character of the wine made by old methodologies?
    John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of methodologies
Noun
  • Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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