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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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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
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 13 July 2025
The shop features brands such as Lucky Brand, Flying Monkey, and Vervet, catering to a variety of tastes and styles.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Her blonde hair was styled in long waves, and her glam was kept minimal with pink cheeks, shimmery champagne lids, and a nude lip.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Sienna Miller, being something of an architect of modern boho style, is presumably no different.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 13 July 2025
The shop features brands such as Lucky Brand, Flying Monkey, and Vervet, catering to a variety of tastes and styles.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Verb
But attaching a big zoom to the X-Pro2 defeats the camera's purpose; like the rangefinders it is styled after, this is a body that pairs best with compact primes.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Her blonde hair was styled in long waves, and her glam was kept minimal with pink cheeks, shimmery champagne lids, and a nude lip.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
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The app is currently in test mode and available on iOS devices.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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This might be user error, because perhaps spending more time in Range mode might have helped, but this Polestar 3 did not seem to take naturally to a more sedate pace of life.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The best measurement isn't necessarily the most complex, but rather the approach that most faithfully represents the marketing dynamics marketers already know to be true.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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For enterprise buyers, the consolidation trend offers both opportunities and risks.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The trend is similar in Civiqs polling, with 89 percent of Republicans viewing him favorably, while Democrats overwhelmingly disapprove—just 3 percent favorable and 95 percent unfavorable.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ube Butter Banana French Toast Lumpia from Lumpia City was named the winner July 29 in Wisconsin State Fair's annual Sporkies competition for new menu items at the festival.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The restaurant is named after Dupeyron’s great-grandmother, who was known as an excellent cook.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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These Creme Blush Sticks deliver rich, buildable pigment in shades that flatter every skin tone for both cheeks and lips.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The tone of reporting on the group changed after the Columbia Journalism Review published an article revealing that most of its members were restaurant owners, each of whom paid between a hundred dollars and five hundred dollars to join.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Noun
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In 2022, Ethereum replaced its old transaction validation method, proof-of-work — where armies of computers competed to solve puzzles — with proof-of-stake, where users lock up their ether as collateral to help secure the network.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Next, use a secure payment method (Credit card, debit card, PayPal account, online banking, etc.) to make an initial deposit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 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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Kristian Wilkerson pops for another big catch Right on cue after labeling him as an under-the-radar training camp riser that fans should pay attention to, wide receiver Wilkerson provided one of the biggest plays of the day during team drills.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Allow this energy to flow freely without rushing to label or contain it.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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