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

Last night on Instagram, the polymath poet, culture worker, and song stylist announced a new literary project. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025

The latest season marked Heidi Klum’s return to hosting the competition following her 2018 exit, with the addition of celebrity stylist Law Roach and Elle editor-in-chief Nina Garcia as judges. —Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

Johansson’s look was curated by award-winning stylist Kate Young. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025

Across the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and the SAG awards, glitzy galas, and glam expeditions to Paris to promote The Substance, Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski delighted in gold and sparkles. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 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