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

Despite the departure of her unofficial stylist (Archer regularly acted as a go-between of sorts between the royal and designers), Princess Kate's style has largely remained the same. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

Ahead, find the best ones, tested by stylists and Glamour editors to revive and rehydrate day-two (and day-three) curls. —Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025

Buteau stars as Mavis Beaumont, a plus-size Black woman in New York trying to make a name for herself as a stylist. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025

One of the most unexpected parts of my glow-up was hiring my stylist, who has become a dear friend. —Uché Blackstock, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025

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