styles 1 of 2

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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2
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
  • Traditional methods Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber) found in countries of the Mediterranean basin.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Human Factor As technology continues to evolve, so must businesses' methods of safeguarding data.
    Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of methods
Noun
  • Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.
    Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of manners
Noun
  • The whimsical color palette for Pastoral offers hues like baby blue and candy pink paired with chocolate brown and midnight black, while Royale goes for energetic tones of sorbet, lime, and cardinal red.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Snapped for his own eyes in the early 1980s, most reveal muted brown tones except for the shock of red lipstick.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tones
Noun
  • By analyzing behavioral data and engagement patterns, AI solutions can tailor marketing strategies to effectively service and retain clients.
    Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Jardin was particularly focused on techniques that could increase the movie’s sense of anxiety and unease.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Therefore, using multiple algorithms or techniques to cross-validate explanations is a more comprehensive approach to ensure stability in understanding the model’s behavior.
    Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • The event will investigate a range of perspectives, geographies, and languages through curatorial methodologies including residencies, workshops, sonic experiences, and expanded publications.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In recent years, brown has played an integral role in informing and building both the transformative and restorative justice movements by way of two prevailing organizing methodologies, each with a corresponding book.
    Fran Tirado, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of methodologies
Noun
  • For years, researchers have sought safe ways to enhance our natural healing processes without resulting in scars.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ways
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