styling

1 of 2

present participle of style entry 2

styling

2 of 2

noun

styl·​ing ˈstī-liŋ 

plural stylings

1

: the way in which something is styled

clothing with classic styling

When it came time to redesign the compact Dakota, Dodge cleverly emulated the aggressive styling of its big, hot-selling Ram pickup.

—Consumer Reports

… Michael Jackson's sinuously breathy, often dreamy vocal stylings are prominent on only two or three of the eight selections.

—Robert Palmer

2

: hairstyling

did all of the styling and makeup for the movie

—often used before another noun

styling gels

styling tools

Examples of styling in a Sentence

Noun

a car with sleek new styling

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In 2010, privacy artist and researcher Adam Harvey developed a system to counter burgeoning facial recognition technology, using adversarial makeup and hair-styling techniques. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Designed by Poland's Mini Domy, the Mini House 300 x 700 is based on a double-axle trailer and features similar styling to the firm's previous models, with an attractive exterior finished in metal, and timber accenting. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

As for styling, cinch in the skirt with a luxe leather belt and finish with coordinating loafers. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026

Bugatti’s hallmark styling cues are ever present, specifically its overt C-line and horseshoe grille, the latter being larger than that of the Bolide. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for styling

• filing
• piling
• smiling
• tiling
• beguiling
• compiling
• profiling
• refiling
• reviling
• stockpiling
• unsmiling
• reconciling