styling

Definition of stylingnext
present participle of style

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Recent Examples of styling Combine two of fall’s most popular fashion trends by styling your flip-flops with a pair of balloon pants. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 July 2026 To get the same shiny look as Addison Rae, Hawkins recommends prepping the hair with plenty of volumizing mousse before styling to lock in the body and bounce. Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 28 July 2026 Tilda Swinton embraced the utilitarian feel, styling a striped Mandarin-collar shirt with pale blue trousers, slip-on shoes, and a structured handbag. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 July 2026 All three actresses recently reached for the closet staple, styling the piece in slightly different ways. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 In addition to styling the truck in SoCal, Honda is engineering it in Ohio. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 23 July 2026 Style Multiple Vases Together When styling multiple hurricane vases together, designers say the goal is cohesion, not perfect matching. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 How to Style Dark Floors The key to styling dark floors is balance. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 12 July 2026 This knee-length dress is just right for styling a quick outfit with sandals and a sun hat on the hottest days of summer. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for styling
Verb
  • The competition remains wide open, with neither Faulkner nor coach Jon Sumrall committing to a timeline for naming a starter.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Lincoln-Way West coach Luke Lokanc demonstrated trust in Howard, despite nonexistent varsity experience at quarterback, by naming him as a captain along with senior linebacker Austin Collins.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • New and upcoming titles under the deal will carry English subtitles and dubbing in the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026
  • Every new title will carry English subtitles and dubbing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Given so many biological, genetic and environmental influences, simply labeling someone as obese does little to explain that person’s overall health.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This isn’t Spotify’s first initiative with labeling AI content on the platform.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Monterey County Sheriff's Office by calling 831-755-3700.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers followed 94 participants using phones that recorded Bluetooth proximity and calling patterns.
    Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • What also felt exciting to me about titling the album and using a word that’s more rooted in the meaning of your own self being an exhibit on display.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • With the titling issues sorted, Arkell said the developers will start with building out roads, sewers and utility lines, and clear the 50-acre property over the next eight to 10 months in order to make way for building construction.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Julian Epstein wrote Democrats have lost their moral authority by nominating El-Sayed.
    NBC news, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Brazil's government in a statement responded by accusing the United States of not following international law in nominating its ambassador to Brazil.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styling. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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