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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Relevance

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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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

New styles often start small, at high-end retailers or niche brands, and the volume comes later. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 Designers who continue to embrace punk and Goth styles include Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garçons, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs and Gareth Pugh amongst others. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 And while the jury may still be out on their official relationship status, their contrasting personal styles are already proving to be an intriguing pairing. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 Doesn't expire Up to 50% off The TJ Maxx clearance section is one of the best ways to snag a deal at the retailer, with up to 50% off select styles. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026 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

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

Its design does some of the work, allowing the robot to move in three different modes.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
The good news is that the rest of the modes still qualify the N3 Ultimate as a bright projector.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of modes

Noun

The automaker says similar methods have already helped its battery-pack assembly facilities process battery packs 30% faster.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The county party has been employing several outreach methods to contact low-propensity voters and remind them to go to the polls.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of methods

Noun

Together, these approaches transformed the fight against a disease that once caused widespread paralysis and outbreaks, particularly among children.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
From mass arrests in France to troop deployments in Italy, European leaders are taking varied approaches to protests and clashes across the continent.

— Amanda Macias, FOXNews.com, 25 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
Similar to fashion crazes like poodle skirts, many of the top baby names for girls in the 1950s have fallen out of style.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 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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