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stylist

noun styl·ist \ ˈstī-list \
|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Definition of stylist

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

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Examples of stylist in a Sentence

  1. She is a fine literary stylist.

  2. although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

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First Known Use of stylist

1795

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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stylist Synonyms

Synonyms

barber, haircutter, hairdresser, hairstylist;

Related Words

beautician, coiffeur, coiffeuse, cosmetologist;

STYLIST Defined for English Language Learners

stylist

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Definition of stylist for English Language Learners

  • : a person whose job is to make something (such as a person's hair) look attractive

  • : a person known for writing, singing, etc., in a particular style

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