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

On today's syllabus, Hadid and stylist Mimi Cuttrell mapped out the best way to style a pair of white jeans in the new year, from the ideal silhouette to the perfect boot combination. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026

On Friday, for instance, the former celebrity stylist was seen arriving at Casa Tua, a celebrity favorite frequented by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, warding off the cold in a toasty white furry jacket. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026

Celebrity stylist Anna Lavo and personal stylist Chelsea Volpe both stress the importance of quality materials and building a capsule wardrobe (and all of their picks can be found in Amazon’s fashion department). —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026

According to the stylist, Duwaji's midnight inauguration outfit was a cozy yet minimalist vintage Balenciaga coat paired with archival gold, sculptural statement earrings from New York Vintage, both rented. —Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 2 Jan. 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