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styles

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈstaɪɫz// UK //stˈaɪlz// styles

n. a particular way of doing, making, or saying something. It can also mean the design of things like clothes or hair.

n. a distinctive manner of expression, execution, or design. Often used to categorise artistic movements or personal aesthetic choices.


SIMPLE

She has a very modern style of painting.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect combined several different styles to create a building that looks both classic and futuristic.

COMPLEX

While the author's early works followed a strictly realist style, her later novels experimented with fragmented timelines and multiple perspectives to challenge the reader's expectations.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to specific types or categories; uncountable when referring to the general quality of elegance or fashion.

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