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
• haircutter
• hairdresser
• hairstylist

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

The actress herself had shared several posts on her Instagram Stories, including a snap with Crudup posted by her stylist, from the first event and standing with DJ Prince01. —Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024

Stenberg and her stylist Chris knew how to maximize the fashion moment with a less-is-more approach. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2024

During these steps, the brow stylist will shape and set the brows using the solutions. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2024

Law Roach, the celebrated stylist who dresses Zendaya, among his many other clients, revealed recently that a quintet of luxury brands wouldn’t dress the star early on in her career, Hypebeast reported on Monday. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2024

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