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

This story will be updated to include any statements from stars, stylists and designers contacted. —Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025

The Hollywood stylist posted a montage of her children's reunion, which kicked off with an airport embrace. —Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025

Navigators would be trusted figures who already live and work in their communities, like hair stylists, faith leaders and neighborhood advocates. —Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025

In October 2016, the group of thieves entered the Parisian apartment where Kardashian was staying with her older sister Kourtney, Kim's former assistant Stephanie Shepherd, and her childhood friend, stylist Simone Harouche. —Erin Jensen, USA Today, 4 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