stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list 

1

a

: a master or model of style

especially : a writer or speaker who is eminent in matters of style

b

: a person (such as a writer or singer) noted for a distinctive style

2

a

: a person who develops, designs, or advises on styles

b

: hairstylist

Synonyms of stylist

• barber

Examples of stylist in a Sentence

She is a fine literary stylist.

although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

Recent Examples on the Web

Jaclyn, then 31 and working remotely as a fashion stylist, knew her employer didn’t offer anything labeled fertility benefits. —Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Kim's stylist, Dani Levi, shared behind-the-scenes footage of the festival on her Instagram Stories, including a photo of her and North posing backstage together and the pair walking around the festival grounds. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026

Union regularly collaborates with stylist Thomas Christos Kikis, who also counts Rachel McAdams and Sophia Richie Grainge among his high-profile clientele. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

Avery had a recurring role on the UPN sitcom One on One as nail stylist Candy. —Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stylist

• hair stylist

Kids Definition

stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst 

1

: a person known for an outstanding style

a song stylist

a prose stylist

2

: one who develops, designs, or advises on styles

a hair stylist

stylistic

stī-ˈlis-tik

adjective

stylistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb