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
• haircutter
• hairdresser
• hairstylist

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

The images that Corrin and stylist Harry Lambert have created on red carpets evidence this generous approach to dressing. —Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 July 2024

These are a few of the philosophies of renowned interior stylist Mieke ten Have, whose interior magic-making frequently appears in AD, most recently in the lush Los Feliz home dreamed up by Reath Design in the July/August issue. —Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024

Roberts currently works with stylist Elizabeth Stewart, whose other A-list clients include Cate Blanchett, Amanda Seyfried and Viola Davis. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 July 2024

For her June 10 Watch What Happens Live appearance, the actor wore a bubblegum pink Patrizia Pepe outfit, per King's stylist Jared Eng, which featured a sheer turtleneck with a layered, strappy bra detail. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 July 2024

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