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

With this final collection, held in the courtyard, Okuboyejo gathered friends of the brands to walk the makeshift runway, including stylist Ugo Mozie, industrial designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello, and Dada Gallery’s Oyinkan Dada. — Ezreen Benissan, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

The pair have not cited a makeup artist or stylist for the look, but often dress up with their own twins in elaborate costumes for the holiday. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

With help from stylist Law Roach, Zendaya wore the same butter-yellow, brown and white Lanvin string bikini top and matching low-rise, wide-leg pants Berry wore to the film’s New York premiere. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Stylist Sessions is a series of conversations in which Vanity Fair’s style correspondent, José Criales-Unzueta, unpacks the details, strategies, and Easter eggs on red carpets with the leading stylists. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 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