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style
/staɪl/
distinctive manner
She has a unique style in her paintings.
Her paintings are characterized by a distinctive artistic approach.
general
A distinctive way of expressing oneself through clothing, behavior, or art.
His style is very casual but elegant.
He dresses in a relaxed yet sophisticated way.
Often used to describe fashion, art, or personal expression.
general
A particular way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person or group.
The company's style of management is very collaborative.
The company manages teams by encouraging teamwork and open communication.
Can refer to methods, techniques, or approaches in various fields.
general
To design or make something in a particular way.
The architect styled the building with modern materials.
The architect designed the building using contemporary materials.
Commonly used in design, fashion, and architecture.
Collocations
fashion stylea way of dressing that is popular at a particular timewriting stylethe particular way an author writesin stylefashionable or impressiveout of stylenot fashionable or outdated
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Pro Tip
Avoid Overusing 'Style'
While 'style' is versatile, avoid repeating it in the same paragraph. Use synonyms like 'fashion,' 'approach,' or 'manner' to vary your language.
Gold Rule
Style vs. Fashion
'Style' refers to a personal or cultural expression, while 'fashion' often refers to trends. A person can have their own style, but fashion trends change over time.
Word Origin
From Old French 'estile' (pen for writing), from Latin 'stilus' (pointed writing tool), which also gave rise to 'stylus'. Evolved to mean 'manner of expression' by the 16th century.
Usage Notes
Style can refer to both the way something is done and the result of that way. It is often subjective and can be used to describe personal taste or cultural trends.
Word Breakdown
style
distinctive manner of expression
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