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

That’s a subdivision for some stylists; The Wall Group labels them stylist/content creators. —Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026

Zoe will be responsible for helping shape essie’s color authority in nails —which the OG stylist is uniquely positioned to do. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

The piece offers a rare glimpse at the behind-the-scenes experience of a royal stylist, as Harvey describes making regular journeys to Kensington Palace with racks of clothes for the royal bride to look at. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026

Professional styling is often an additional service charge at a stylist’s discretion. —Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 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