STYLIZED Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

stylized

adjective

as in wooden

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Recent Examples of stylized The filmmakers have been open that the film was not meant as a biopic, but rather a stylized retelling. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Indeed, the freedom to interpret and express fashion individually with a more stylized approach to dressing also emerged powerfully. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 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

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Rubin told the news outlet that if the business parts ways with the wooden puppet, store employees will receive a $15,000 bonus and the bird’s artist, Bliss Kolb of Seattle, will receive $1 million.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The recovered objects include a Baroque wooden angel from the Church of Vera Cruz, a copy of Ecce Homo by Spanish Renaissance painter Luis de Morales, and a panel depicting the Seventh Station of the Cross.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of wooden

Adjective

On the contrary, airpower remains the most potent piece of the United States’ conventional forces, as well as its main source of both deterrent capacity and warfighting advantage against conventional aggression by hostile states.

— Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Alongside these are conventional effects plugins covering reverb, delay, chorus, compression, EQ, distortion/saturation, and pitch shifting.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of conventional

Adjective

But up until now, the serial entrepreneur and YouTube star’s work has been based largely on impersonal ideas.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Where a chorus should hit, nearly everything drops out, leaving behind those drums to face off against the steady, impersonal rumble of a sub-bass.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of impersonal

Adjective

That year, after Israeli officials castigated Qatar for allegedly financing Hamas, the Qataris began demanding formal documentation of an arrangement the two governments had agreed was meant to provide relief to citizens of the beleaguered enclave.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
With some formal firefighter training and background checks, volunteers commit to following fire officials’ orders, helping residents evacuate and putting out spot fires, while leaving the ferocious front-line flames to the professionals.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

Detours and shortcuts in the brain The cells and synapses of the brain aren’t arranged in rigid, linear paths for each task and experience.

— Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of rigid

Adjective

The month of October offers some on-theme treats, like a doughnut dressed in a green monster costume that resembles a cutesy Frankenstein’s monster.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
The idea is to steer clear of anything too twee or cutesy, instead opting for florals with a little personality.

— Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of cutesy

Adjective

While her sculptural dress commanded attention with its plunging neckline and exaggerated peplum waist, her shoes provided a sleek, minimalist finish that tied the entire look together.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
While there are men who have been affected — George Brett Olson has been one vocal example — the majority affected seem to be women, whose likenesses are often exaggerated or distorted for the purposes of sexualization.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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