stylistic
adjective
sty·lis·tic
stī-ˈli-stik 
: of or relating especially to literary or artistic style
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 sharpest critiques suggest audience fatigue with Gunn’s stylistic fingerprints and concern that the character has drifted from her traditional identity.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Now that its inexpensive, not-quite-flagships are mostly compatible with US networks, Nothing finally feels less like a novelty brand and more like a refined stylistic choice.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Needing to remain impermeable to everything that is said about him is another stylistic exercise built into the equation of being a global star.
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Time,
Time,
26 June 2026
Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Now that its inexpensive, not-quite-flagships are mostly compatible with US networks, Nothing finally feels less like a novelty brand and more like a refined stylistic choice.
—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Needing to remain impermeable to everything that is said about him is another stylistic exercise built into the equation of being a global star.
—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2026
Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stylistic
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“Stylistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylistic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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