styling

1 of 2

present participle of style entry 2

styling

2 of 2

noun

styl·​ing ˈstī-liŋ How to pronounce styling (audio)
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
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Noun
The neutral colors, including dark brown, black, navy, olive green, and gray, are ideal for fall styling. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 Her work is all over Pinterest for her creative approach to styling and color-blocking, as well as a distinct understanding of how to play with shape and dimension in her outfits. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025 Washington frequently works with styling team Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 The styling changes won’t scare off current buyers, while the Woodland and GR Sport models add an air of adventure. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for styling

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of styling was in 1899

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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/styling. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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