stylistic

adjective

sty·​lis·​tic stī-ˈli-stik How to pronounce stylistic (audio)
: of or relating especially to literary or artistic style
stylistically
stī-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce stylistic (audio)
adverb

Examples of stylistic in a Sentence

There are a number of stylistic changes in the new car. stylistic differences among various writers
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The sketches were a deliberate, stylistic choice. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026 At some point, detection based on stylistic pattern becomes unreliable as a matter of logic. — Byjennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 June 2026 Needing to remain impermeable to everything that is said about him is another stylistic exercise built into the equation of being a global star. — Time, Time, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylistic

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stylistic was in 1860

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“Stylistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylistic. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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