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stylistic

[stahy-lis-tik] / staɪˈlɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
elocutionary
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"His early work demonstrated a bold stylistic range, and even then, he was recognised as a master draughtman and a rising star in British art," the college said in a tribute on Instagram.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

She pairs them with a dissonant rock-pop sound that's equal parts Alanis Morissette and Evanescence - a stylistic choice that initially worked against her.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Anyone who reads “Fairview” will understand the challenge of producing it, but I don’t think I fully appreciated how much stylistic nuance is in play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The author makes the odd stylistic choice of referring to the engineers, businessmen and politicians he writes about by their first name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Indecorous” may sound like the reproach of a maiden aunt, but we all exercise an intuitive sense of stylistic decorum from the moment we begin to speak: it’s at the center of our social being.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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