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

Sade’s stunning wedding gown was a find from her bridal stylist that helped accentuate her curves and celebrate her postpartum body. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025

While the 1970s dress was already an impressive archive pull, don’t expect anything less than a deep cut from Grande and her stylist, Law Roach. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025

While Grande has favored variations on pink, Erivo has worn green and black attire in styles by Givenchy, Schiaparelli and Balenciaga, among other labels and fashion houses, all curated by stylist Jason Bolden. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025

The entire look was brought to life by Grande's stylist Law Roach. —Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 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