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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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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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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 styles
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Garner’s question inspired us to check out Amazon’s best-selling knife sharpeners to find even more styles of this must-have kitchen tool.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Alice Tully Hall Jazzman Etienne Charles tells the story of the neighborhood that Lincoln Center obliterated in a symphonic-scale quilt of Black American styles.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Below, a look into the handbag styles featured in the collection.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Change, of course, comes in many shapes and styles.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
For instance, Jean styles a head scarf impeccably well.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
If your teen tends to change styles and aesthetics yearly, this bed’s warm wood tones can easily lean from cottagecore to clean girl and even to preppy without skipping a beat.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Garner’s question inspired us to check out Amazon’s best-selling knife sharpeners to find even more styles of this must-have kitchen tool.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Alice Tully Hall Jazzman Etienne Charles tells the story of the neighborhood that Lincoln Center obliterated in a symphonic-scale quilt of Black American styles.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Below, a look into the handbag styles featured in the collection.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Change, of course, comes in many shapes and styles.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tube styles The single tube is a style that connects a tube to the diaphragm and splits into two before reaching the headset.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
For instance, Jean styles a head scarf impeccably well.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles
Noun
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Honda offers a Drive Mode system with Normal, Sport, and Individual modes.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as tutor modes are refined and improved, students have to actively select that mode and, for now, also have to play along, deftly providing context and guiding the chatbot away from worthless, low-level questions or sycophancy.—
Brian W. Stone,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the late historian Barry Rubin documented in his biography of Arafat, the Palestinian leader used a variety of methods, both buying off and burying his opponents.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite their mass use, Manuylov hopes to convince various associations and research boards to conduct comparative field tests of the classic methods versus his own.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This initial forecast by Deloitte is based on economic calculations and does not reflect consumer trends or consumer expectations about holiday spending plans.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mearns quail are less inclined to call, leaving biologists to infer trends in their population from wings that hunters voluntarily leave in barrels set out at popular hunting areas.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The declaration also names the FBI, the DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President as defendants.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Patel, the lawsuit names Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the executive office of the President as defendants.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Drive Road manners are smooth and predictable, though steering feedback could be sharper.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The in-house caliber 113, a hand-wound movement with a 10-day power reserve, also drives a patented nonlinear power reserve indicator that appears to slow down as the time to wind approaches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Neither of those approaches speaks to a massively competitive tour.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gray tones, blacks, murky greens, and of course, the midnight blue complete the look.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Loloi x Magnolia Home Millie Area Rug With soft gold tones, this area rug looks great with most decor.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Styles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styles. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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