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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of stylistic

First recorded in 1855–60; style + -istic

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At the final verification step, the model might notice stylistic patterns too, but it’s a supporting signal, not the main one.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

But one can’t forge an emotional connection where there is no stylistic resonance, no humanity within the text.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

Before it ended in December 2024, the “Eras Tour” rearranged cities that it visited and rejiggered the way that pop fans discussed album cycles and stylistic shifts.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

He started out writing innovative novels with such intellectual and stylistic punch that the MacArthur Foundation gave him a fellowship in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Gran got a kick out of Dad’s stylistic transformation.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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