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
The Brow Stencil Kit offers a quick and easy brow boost, plus there are hair-styling accessories to help finish your look.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for styling
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The company that cannot reliably blur faces in training data wants to start naming them on purpose.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Vitello originally said Webb would start on Friday after naming him the team’s Opening Day starter.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 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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Noem earlier this month refused to apologize for labeling Pretti a domestic terrorist.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In March 2025, tensions between the two governments escalated when the US deported more than 200 Venezuelan migrants, labeling them criminals, to the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Jaunts wakes as the high-flying Sun embraces dreamy Neptune, calling you to learn, explore, and widen your outlook.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Lynch allegedly then started calling and texting Finn obsessively.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
22 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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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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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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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styling. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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