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

Naturally, Witherspoon invited Minetree to dig through her archives to choose promo looks with Minetree’s stylist. — Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

Her longtime stylist, Law Roach, purchased the black graphic T-shirt from Ebay for just $35, according to his Instagram Stories. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 June 2026

Celebrity stylist Ashley Avignone, pop star Selena Gomez and super model Gigi Hadid are the next best bets, the two sites agree, and Polymarket also says there's a 59% chance musician Este Haim will be in the bridal party. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 25 June 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