styling

Definition of stylingnext
present participle of style

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Recent Examples of styling It was supposed to be towards the beginning of the movie, as we are reintroduced to Emily (Emily Blunt), who now runs Dior’s United States operation, styling a celebrity client, Sweeney (playing herself). Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026 Build on that textural layer by styling a coffee table with a stack of books, a sculptural object that introduces another new material, and an organic element such as a vase filled with branches or a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Like most animal prints, styling renditions for tortoiseshell manicure are endless, from ultra-glossy finishes to modern takes on classic French tips. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 Demie finished the look with simple jewelry and black pumps, styling her hair in soft, textured curls. Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for styling
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Verb
  • He was never criminally charged, but a civil lawsuit naming him led to his immediate release from the Buffalo Bills in August 2022.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
  • Recent polling has also shown that voters are very concerned about energy affordability and rising utility costs, with 13% of Americans naming it as the most important financial problem facing their family — a 10-point increase from last year, according to an April Gallup poll.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The duo joined with a third operator, Larry Beck, merging their companies in 1968 and dubbing it Waste Management.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • Heck, one agent still harps on me not dubbing one of his clients All-Rookie First Team half a decade ago.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
  • Porter focused on cutting bureaucracy, calling for a single statewide development permit to streamline approvals and reduce delays.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Lee Cronin was both flattered and frightened when Jason Blum suggested titling his The Mummy reimagining as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Above the presidential portraits is gold lettering that matches the new Rose Garden sign, titling the makeshift exhibit.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • People are nominating not just themselves, but their moms.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
  • In 2024, the Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association organized to stave off the potential demolition of the 1924 building by nominating it for local historic status.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026

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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styling. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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