Definition of stylist
1a : a master or model of style; especially : a writer or speaker who is eminent in matters of styleb : a person (such as a writer or singer) noted for a distinctive style
2a : a person who develops, designs, or advises on stylesb : hairstylist
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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 of stylist from the Web
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Across the street at the Salon District, the fire dominated the talk among stylists and their clients.
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Applause was accorded to chairwoman Christine Breaux and event stylist Brandy Penedo.
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Mr. Deford (pronounced de-FORD) began his career at Sports Illustrated in 1962 and soon emerged as the most accomplished stylist on sportswriting’s brightest stage.
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Bartoli has worked as a stylist for Richie, posting an Instagram of Richie dressed in Albert Ferretti for the amfAR Gala on Thursday.
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Namely, stylist Chloe Bartoli, who was reportedly the wedge between him and now firmly ex-girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian.
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There’s a $25 stylist fee that is applied to any purchase from the box.
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Also worthy of mention are the arresting costume designs by Holly Rebecca, a sometime stylist for singer Solange Knowles.
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A stylist helped get everything exactly right before West photographed the models against a white backdrop illuminated by sunlight, strobes, and reflectors.
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First Known Use of stylist
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STYLIST Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of stylist for English Language Learners
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: a person whose job is to make something (such as a person's hair) look attractive
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: a person known for writing, singing, etc., in a particular style
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