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

Along with her longtime stylist Law Roach, the star embraced method dressing yet again for her press tours. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

As part of the launch, Starmoire appointed television personality and stylist Stacy London as chief style strategist and investor. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The singer’s longtime personal stylist, Joseph Cassell Falconer, styled the vintage graphic tee — reportedly from Kansas City’s Westside Storey — as a mini dress. — Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

But there were plenty of standout looks, as celebrity stylists got back to business ahead of a packed schedule of high-profile red carpets. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

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