stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list How to pronounce stylist (audio)
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

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 While the garment featured a ribbon across the chest on the runway, Hathaway and her stylist, Erin Walsh, dispensed with it to give the dress a more standard baby doll silhouette. Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2024 In her video, the creator and stylist—who is based in Manchester—was attempting to style a black beaded top. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024 Erin McDowell, a cookbook author and food stylist, says that for home bakers, a stand mixer is a worthy investment that could last your whole life. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024 When Gosling, 43, took the stage on Sunday adorned in a custom Gucci suit, as revealed in an Instagram post by his stylist Mark Avery, social media users were quick to draw parallels to Monroe's unforgettable song from the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 John Cena and his Birks made a case for the necessity of costume designers, stylists, his fitness trainer and comedic timing at the 2024 Oscars. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024 The Oscars are where many celebrities and their stylists pull out all the stops during awards season. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024 The actor also thanked his stylist, publicist and manager during his speech. Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024 Celebrity stylist Brad Goreski has been married to comedy writer Gary Janetti since 2017 Brad Goreski is known for being a stylist to the stars, dressing the likes of Lily Collins, Demi Moore, Jenna Dewan and more, as well as his work as a host of E! Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of stylist was in 1795

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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

stylist

noun
styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst How to pronounce stylist (audio)
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

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