styling

1 of 2
Synonyms of stylingnext

present participle of style entry 2

styling

2 of 2

noun

styl·​ing ˈstī-liŋ How to pronounce styling (audio)
plural stylings
1
: the way in which something is styled
clothing with classic styling
When it came time to redesign the compact Dakota, Dodge cleverly emulated the aggressive styling of its big, hot-selling Ram pickup.—Consumer Reports
… Michael Jackson's sinuously breathy, often dreamy vocal stylings are prominent on only two or three of the eight selections.—Robert Palmer
2
: hairstyling
did all of the styling and makeup for the movie
—often used before another noun
styling gels
styling tools

Examples of styling in a Sentence

Noun a car with sleek new styling
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Hydrolyzed keratin, meanwhile, fills in the gaps in the cuticle by improving elasticity and damage caused by daily styling, heat, and environmental stressors. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026 Instead, Onslaught is an anemic venture so desperate to be as cool as its sources of inspiration — the work of John Carpenter and Quentin Tarantino, the stylings of Lt. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Cross-category merchandising and styling become much more important. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 From thigh-high options to boots that bunch at the ankles, there's a surprising amount of variety to choose from, all of which offer different styling options. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for styling

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of styling was in 1899

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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/styling. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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