as in naming
to give a name to
although nowadays he's often styled a biologist, he's probably better thought of as a classic 19th-century naturalist
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Recent Examples of styling
Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor once again departed from her curly pixie cut, styling straight extensions in its place.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Aniston looked timeless, styling hers with a button-front vest, mule heels, and a black shoulder bag.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Its neutral hue makes styling a breeze, too, whether adding a pop of color layer or statement sneakers to round it all out.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Tell me your intentions when styling pre-wish Nikki versus post-wish Nikki.
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Olivia Tauber,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Aniston looked timeless, styling hers with a button-front vest, mule heels, and a black shoulder bag.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Its neutral hue makes styling a breeze, too, whether adding a pop of color layer or statement sneakers to round it all out.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Tell me your intentions when styling pre-wish Nikki versus post-wish Nikki.
—
Olivia Tauber,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for styling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styling
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If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
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Many have floated the idea of giving him the Nobel Peace Prize, naming airports after him, and making his birthday a federal holiday.
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The set is selling quickly, with Wayfair dubbing it a popular product.
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Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
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Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers.
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Beta 3 also added a Quick Panel icon for Summarise Notifications, with Samsung explicitly labelling the summaries as AI-generated, a small but telling sign that shows how Samsung is managing AI transparency with its users.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Draft an application for a class, outline a travel budget, or research a path that has been calling to you.
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From there, people can begin to look at titling assets and designate beneficiaries while also learning how assets pass (through probate or outside of probate) at death and to whom with different titlings and beneficiaries.
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Lee Cronin was both flattered and frightened when Jason Blum suggested titling his The Mummy reimagining as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.
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Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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