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

• 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

Advertisement There are lots of great actresses who dress beautifully, but in the modern day, nearly all of them use stylists. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2025

As a menswear stylist, transitional dressing is one of the most common concerns clients come to me with, especially this time of year when summer weather hasn’t fully released its grip on the five-day forecast. —Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025

Irving was an inventive stylist, with tricks up his ruffled sleeve. —John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025

However, many stylists specifically recommend the treatment for anyone with fine, limp, lifeless hair that tends to get oily, in particular. —Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 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