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

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

When Taylor Swift dropped folklore and evermore, her stylists selected Magnolia Pearl’s vintage-laced dresses. —Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

After Ortega shared an Instagram carousel of her look Monday, her stylist, Enrique Melendez, shared what was really going on behind the scenes on his Instagram Stories. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Money, power, respect, and the accordant professional aestheticians and stylists have all been recent developments. —Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025

Designed by Zac Posen, who officially joined Gap Inc. in February 2024, Abrams’ custom dress and overall look was curated by stylist Spencer Singer, who also collaborates with Lily-Rose Depp, Margaret Qualley and more. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025

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