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   style

   /stʌɪl/

   noun

   • 1. a particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way: "different styles of management" Similar mannerwaytechniquemethodmethodologyapproachsystemmodeformpracticemodus operandiinformal:MOtypekindmannervarietysortnaturegenreveinspeciesilkvintageschoolbrandqualitycalibrekidneydesignpatternstampmodelcastgrainstripe
   • ▪ a way of painting, writing, composing, building, etc., characteristic of a particular period, place, person, or movement: "the concerto is composed in a neoclassical style"
   • ▪ a way of using language: "he never wrote in a journalistic style" Similar phraseologymode of expressionwordinglanguage
   • ▪ one's usual way of behaving or approaching situations: "backing out isn't my style"
   • ▪ an official or legal title: "the partnership traded under the style of Storr and Mortimer"
   • 2. a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed: "the pillars are no exception to the general style"
   • ▪ a particular design of clothing: "his shoes were in a style that he could wear anywhere" Similar fashiontrendvoguemodelatest thingfadcrazerage
   • ▪ a way of arranging the hair: "for a glamorous style, hair was brushed out after setting"
   • 3. fashionable elegance and sophistication: "the world-famous hotel attracts guests because of its style and taste" Similar flairstylishnesssmartnesselegancegracegracefulnesspoisepolishsuavenesssophisticationurbanitychicdashfinessepanacheelantasteinformal:classpizzazzritzinessoomphzingcomfortluxuryelegancechicaffluencewealthopulencelavishness
   • ▪ a confident, effortless manner or technique: "he plays with such style"
   • 4. (in a flower) a narrow, typically elongated extension of the ovary, bearing the stigma.
   • 5. (in an invertebrate) a small, slender pointed appendage; a stylet.
   • 6. archaic term for stylus

   verb

   • 1. design or make in a particular form: "the yacht is well proportioned and conservatively styled" Similar designfashiontailormakeproduce
   • ▪ arrange (hair) in a particular way: "he styled her hair by twisting it up to give it body"
   • 2. designate with a particular name, description, or title: "the official is styled principal and vice chancellor of the university" Similar callnametitleentitledubdesignatetermaddresslabeltagchristenbaptizenicknamearchaic:cleperare:denominate

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a stylus, also a literary composition, an official title, or a characteristic manner of literary expression): from Old French stile, from Latin stilus. The verb dates (first in style (sense 2 of the verb)) from the early 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. styler noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTYLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period: style of Jones favours a dynamic, hands-on style of management. in style His office is very utilitarian in style, with no decoration. be your style informal. to be the type of thing that you would do:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › styleStyle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STYLE is a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed. How to use style in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Style.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTYLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   STYLE meaning: 1. a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › styleStyle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period. “all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper” synonyms: expressive style. see more. noun.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTYLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   19 meanings: 1. a form of appearance, design, or production; type or make 2. the way in which something is done 3. the manner.... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTYLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   style noun (QUALITY) the quality of being attractive and fashionable or behaving in a way which makes people admire you: She's got style. do sth in style. to do something in a way that people admire, usually because it involves spending a lot of money: If we ever get married, we'll do it in style.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › styleStyle - definition of style by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed: a style of teaching. 2. The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era. 3. Sort; type: a style of furniture. 4.