styling

1 of 2

present participle of style entry 2

styling

2 of 2

noun

styl·​ing ˈstī-liŋ 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Batman’s comedic Technicolor stylings — and the utter sincerity with which stars Adam West and Burt Ward led viewers through them — have lived on through countless references and parodies in the ensuing decades, as well as a mercurial relationship with Batman fans. —Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024

On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posted a recall of 107 Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs, which is an SUV-like styling of the vehicle, over a fire risk. —Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024

Its styling was sleeker and easier on the eye than the third generation's (NC). —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Continuing the theme, Rihanna delivered yet another major fashion moment last night—this time, embracing a delicious fall styling trick. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1