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
Another clip showed Campora cutting Chastain's bob to a chin-grazing length and then styling it sleek and straight.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Build on that textural layer by styling a coffee table with a stack of books, a sculptural object that introduces another new material, and an organic element such as a vase filled with branches or a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Like most animal prints, styling renditions for tortoiseshell manicure are endless, from ultra-glossy finishes to modern takes on classic French tips.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Demie finished the look with simple jewelry and black pumps, styling her hair in soft, textured curls.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Build on that textural layer by styling a coffee table with a stack of books, a sculptural object that introduces another new material, and an organic element such as a vase filled with branches or a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Like most animal prints, styling renditions for tortoiseshell manicure are endless, from ultra-glossy finishes to modern takes on classic French tips.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Demie finished the look with simple jewelry and black pumps, styling her hair in soft, textured curls.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for styling
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And the general idea of naming a horse The Puma is pretty funny.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a speech to Congress, the monarch avoided naming the president but highlighted democratic norms, Ukraine and Western unity.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee Cronin was both flattered and frightened when Jason Blum suggested titling his The Mummy reimagining as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 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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On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/styling. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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