stylist

noun

styl·ist | \ ˈstī-list

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Definition of stylist

1a : 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

2a : a person who develops, designs, or advises on styles

b : hairstylist

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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 The former fashion model and stylist founded Rodin Olio Lusso after initially creating it for herself in her kitchen. — Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, "An Ode To The $214 Face Oil That Taught Me My Skin Is Worth It," 8 Apr. 2021 LaTonya Yvette, 31, a stylist and blogger in Brooklyn, used to hold giant parties. — New York Times, "We Want Our Friends Back! (But Which Ones?)," 27 Mar. 2021 At the time, Kim was billing herself as a clothing store owner and wardrobe stylist. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, "How 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' changed reality television as we know it, dolls," 18 Mar. 2021 Erivo’s stylist and Netflix show holder Jason Bolden has a keen eye for ceremonial moments. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "The Internet Couldn't Get Enough Of Cynthia Erivo's 2021 Golden Globes Look," 1 Mar. 2021 Celebrity stylist and HBO Max Legendary judge Law Roach, who has previously styled Céline Dion, Zendaya, and T&C's September 2020 Kerry Washington cover story, provided instructions to make his special Eggnog Amaretto. — Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, "Law Roach, Yvonne Orji, and Jay Ellis Share Their Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipes," 18 Dec. 2020 Gevargizian's film was partly inspired by her own experiences working as a hair stylist in Kansas City. — Clark Collis, EW.com, "Best horror films of 2021 (so far)," 17 Mar. 2021 Brea Grant also stars in this directorial debut from Jill Gevargizian about a murderous hair stylist (Najarra Townsend) who becomes obsessed with Grant’s bride-to-be. — Clark Collis, EW.com, "Best horror films of 2021 (so far)," 17 Mar. 2021 Snyder is a pulp enthusiast, a meticulous stylist, a skilled orchestrator of violence and a devoted connoisseur of the human midriff. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ has arrived. The wait was long — and so is the movie," 15 Mar. 2021

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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylist. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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stylist

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English Language Learners Definition of stylist

: 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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