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stylistic

American  
[stahy-lis-tik] / staɪˈlɪs tɪk /
Sometimes stylistical

adjective

  1. of or relating to style.


stylistic British  
/ staɪˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to style, esp artistic or literary style

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Etymology

Origin of stylistic

First recorded in 1855–60; style + -istic

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Stylistic homages to Jeunet’s film are subtle and abundant throughout these eight episodes, particularly in scenes awash in the dreamy scenery and light unique to Perugia.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

Stylistic differences aside, they all agree that there is no room for hate at the festival.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Stylistic differences also divide the two politicians, leading to criticism from both sides.

From New York Times • May 9, 2022

The paper, “Testing Stylistic Interventions to Reduce Emotional Impact of Content Moderation Workers,” described two experiments the company had conducted with its content moderators.

From The Verge • Dec. 16, 2019

Stylistic obsession and the taste for material beauty ended in mechanical prettiness, altogether inexpressive or sentimental.

From Pot-Boilers by Bell, Clive