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
As for beauty, Klum kept the radiance going by styling her signature dirty-blonde tresses in tousled waves with a middle part.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The Brow Stencil Kit offers a quick and easy brow boost, plus there are hair-styling accessories to help finish your look.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The May December actress isn’t the only one styling her gym shoes for everyday wear—lately, Dakota Johnson, Kendall Jenner, and more celebrities are turning to sporty-chic running sneakers for all-day comfort.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Open shelves can be a smart solution for homeowners looking for spaciousness in older kitchens, and as a growing population of design enthusiasts seeks opportunities to flex their design muscles by styling the shelves just right.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The Brow Stencil Kit offers a quick and easy brow boost, plus there are hair-styling accessories to help finish your look.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The May December actress isn’t the only one styling her gym shoes for everyday wear—lately, Dakota Johnson, Kendall Jenner, and more celebrities are turning to sporty-chic running sneakers for all-day comfort.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Open shelves can be a smart solution for homeowners looking for spaciousness in older kitchens, and as a growing population of design enthusiasts seeks opportunities to flex their design muscles by styling the shelves just right.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for styling
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But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Creative Artists Agency has hired branding agent Courtney McHugh, naming her as an executive in its talent business ventures group.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 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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Many on the outside are, within logic and reason, labeling the collection of moves a rebuild.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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City Attorney Evan Goyke and his neighborhood revitalization and ordinance enforcement team recently slapped one of the city's biggest out-of-state landlords with two lawsuits labeling his properties and business model as a public nuisance.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 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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Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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