stylization

American

[stahyl-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌstaɪl aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

stylizations

the act, process, or result of stylizing or conventionalizing.

Other Word Forms

hyper-stylization noun
over-stylization noun
self-stylization noun

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Planning officers said the mural was "not only inaccurate but also gaudy in its use of colour and stylization".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2023

Stroman has a rare affinity for classic Broadway showmanship, as illustrated by her work on “Crazy for You” and “The Producers,” but she can also veer into radical stylization, as in “The Scottsboro Boys.”

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

But I ultimately chalked up the fluttery stylization to a miscast actor’s bold attempt at self-rescue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023

There’s not that stylization and I think there’s a place for that.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2022

“Zephyr-aunts”: In Chinese the name given the aunt is “Fong,” which in another stylization means “wind.”

From The Chinese Fairy Book by Wilhelm, Richard

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