stylized

adjective

as in wooden

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Recent Examples of stylized For photos, its 40fps burst rate is more than fast enough to capture fleeting moments, and its imaging engine offers plenty of natural and stylized options. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 During IndieWire’s recent Craft Roundtables, Evelyn broke down her process for creating the hyper-stylized, symbolism-laden world of the show. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026 Even the Portuguese flag features an old nautical instrument at its centre, which led to the stage being designed as a stylized sextant. — Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026 The fabric has a slightly marbled appearance, which gives the jeans a more stylized look. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 In the April 12 premiere, we were thrown right back into the thick of the hyper-stylized, Wild West version of Southern California inhabited by Rue (Zendaya) and her peers. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Apr. 2026 German Expressionism and Surrealism, deemed degenerate by Nazis and Soviets alike, show up in stylized figuration, spatial distortion, and a dreamlike atmosphere. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 This year’s contenders continue that trajectory, each revisiting history through a personal, stylized lens. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylized
  1. wooden
  2. conventional
  3. impersonal
  4. formal
  5. rigid
  6. cute
  7. cutesy
  8. exaggerated
Adjective
  • The walls are finished in shiplap, while wooden beams round out the space, giving it a subtly cottage-like appearance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Omega hit a sitout powerbomb through a standing wooden table.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • The result is a motorcycle that looks considerably more like a conventional competition dirt bike than some of the smaller electric machines that have appeared in recent years.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The approach helps explain markets such as Armenia, which would not necessarily rank near the top of a conventional fashion brand’s expansion list.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of conventional
Adjective
  • King walked into the room with impersonal frankness and sat on the bed beside me.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Each introduction is an opportunity to make an unfamiliar environment feel slightly less impersonal.
    — Zain Khawaja, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of impersonal
Adjective
  • Early acting career Although Turner had no formal training, his raw talent soon caught the eye of several television directors.
    — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • When the Soviet Union collapsed, NATO lost its formal justification.
    — JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • The fingers are also built from a combination of rigid and soft materials.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, rigid systems penalize career reinvention or past departures, and fail to create pathways for skilled former employees to return.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • But don’t let the cute style fool you—this look is super practical, too.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Continue down Main Street in Catskill to find tons of the cute shops upstate New York is known for, in particular Stay Forever for gifts, Spike’s for records, and Magpie for used books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • This is not the cutesy, singsong world of Disney, but a deafening chorus of demands and unsettling declarations.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
  • What isn't yet clear is how the A3 will fare in comparison to something like Weave Robotics' Isaac 1, which has a more cutesy appearance and is being designed to fold clothes and make beds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutesy
Adjective
  • The brothers’ defense lawyers countered that the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The only-in-New York Scaffold Law adds millions of dollars to every construction project through inflated settlements and insurance costs, much of which is alleged to be driven by fraud and exaggerated claims.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggerated

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“Stylized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylized. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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