Described as
Styled and described as are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Styled" instead an adjective phrase "Described as".
Styled
Described as and styled are semantically related. You can use "Described as" instead an adjective "Styled".
Both terms in one sentence
- Any black, vaguely military-styled rifle will invariably be described as a "machinegun", while any rifle with a telescopic sight will be described as a "sniper rifle".
- The last book in the second edition also shows Dora with a Katana, while her sword is clearly described as being European-styled.
Source: Covers Always Lie / Literature - Shout-Out / Take That: Depending on your sense of humour: one hex who unsuccessfully challenges Ixchel for power in Hex City is described as a "white-bearded old English gaffer, strong as Rook and twice as crafty, who'd styled himself a true wizard".
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