STYLES Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of style

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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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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Noun

Each of the homes is beautifully decorated for the holiday season with the homeowners’ individual styles and family traditions, organizers said. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Pumps, ankle-strap heels, mules, booties, and even mesh styles—heels are the go-to choice to pair with black midi skirts for an elegant look. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 To outlast the best and bring Street Fighter to the big screen, stunt coordinator John Valera paid close attention to the combat styles in the video game. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026 The show is structured as a horror story anthology for adult puppetry fans, featuring an array of gothic costumes, different puppetry styles and lots of music played by a band of Dreadfuls risen out of the graveyard. — Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026 This most recent collection from McCartney features a massive array of differing styles ranging from casual to chic and formal, with Stern’s choice of the elegant bodice an excellent one for the Albie Awards. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 And, let’s face it, older generations aren’t necessarily keeping up with the preferred learning styles of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. — Katie Hurley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 Compared with its first-generation predecessor, the Switch 2 has improved graphics and better processing power, allowing for new styles of play. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Patti Wilson, who styles Cher, is here with an assistant who is taking notes; there is Roth’s own personal assistant, whose last job was at Beyoncé’s company, Parkwood; and there’s Roth’s social media manager, who has been filming the whole thing. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 My mom styles her maxi dresses with sneakers like white Vejas or sandals like this Sorel pair (which carried her through Italy pain-free), depending on the day’s activities. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Though the British royal family member regularly styles the same silhouette — long sleeves and a midi hem with slight definition at the waist — she’s known to play with pattern and color in equal measure. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Here, a guest styles a bright blue tank with a brown leather bag, a white midi skirt, and leather mules. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 July 2026 The 11-foot cord is also notably the longest on this list—a practical plus for anyone who styles away from their outlet. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026 Now, Damian does his own laundry, helps with housework, and styles his own hair. — Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for styles

Noun

Instead modes of therapy that help people reduce black-and-white thinking, such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), are beginning to show promise in treating addictions.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Vanguart’s follow-up watch, the Orb, was three years in the making, and became the world’s first tourbillon featuring a function selector to switch between manual and automatic modes.

— Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of modes

Noun

The team also evaluated methods for attaching sensors to storage casks, with the aim of developing installations capable of remaining in place for years under high-temperature and high-radiation conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
But Washburn is further troubled by A-83’s language mandating hunting and angling as preferred methods of wildlife management.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of methods

Noun

Netflix has lost more than 40% of its value since June 2025 amid concerns about engagement trends and a lack of breakout hits.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
In addition to El Niño, regional climate trends over the past 15 years show a clear signal toward warmer winters across Lower Michigan.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of trends

Noun

The White House decision has heightened fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow's escalating attacks as winter approaches.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Over the four decades since, communities have taken different approaches to bring CPR into the classroom.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of approaches

Noun

Yet bubbles do not burst entirely of their own accord; investment crazes don’t wane because fundamentals suddenly change.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.

— Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026

Definition of crazes

Verb

The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

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