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
On the spring 2026 runways, designers took to styling the humble piece not just an accessory but as the focal point of the ensemble.
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Monaghan paired the gown with dangling statement earrings and a ring, while styling her hair in a sleek low bun.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Triple denim also appeared with one attendee styling a light wash denim jacket and jeans with darker wash button-down shirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
In a city already famous for turning sidewalks into runways, the collision of Olympic chaos and Milanese cool factor meant every café line and crosswalk revealed how locals and visitors were styling winter essentials.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Monaghan paired the gown with dangling statement earrings and a ring, while styling her hair in a sleek low bun.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Triple denim also appeared with one attendee styling a light wash denim jacket and jeans with darker wash button-down shirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
In a city already famous for turning sidewalks into runways, the collision of Olympic chaos and Milanese cool factor meant every café line and crosswalk revealed how locals and visitors were styling winter essentials.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for styling
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Fox News Digital is not naming the individual because he has not been formally charged.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Energy Transfer’s gift will be recognized by naming two family lounges and a patient floor in the new hospital.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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Critics claim Bock successfully shut down early scrutiny by dubbing it as racially motivated.—
Jonah Kaplan,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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The worker, according to a lawsuit, brushed ashes with a bare hand into what appeared to be a plastic sandwich bag, without labeling the bag or marking where the sample came from within the Altadena house.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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On March 5, Noem refused to apologize to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good for labeling them domestic terrorists.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
5 Mar. 2026
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Michigan and Kentucky came calling, engaging him in multiple Zoom calls.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with further information was encouraged to contact investigator Manny Milian by calling Riverside Sheriff's dispatch at (951) 776-1099 or the Perris Sheriff's Station at (951) 210-1000.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Above the presidential portraits is gold lettering that matches the new Rose Garden sign, titling the makeshift exhibit.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, fans of The Bodyguard will have a hand in titling the new Netflix movie — keep an eye on the Instagram pages of Meester, Padalecki and Center to find out more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Nov. 2025
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His campaign says nominating Paxton could force Republicans to spend millions defending a seat that should otherwise be secure.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member House will be filled through a proportional representation system, with political parties nominating lawmakers based on the share of votes each party receives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styling. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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