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

Her red-carpet appearances are always an event, thanks to her long-term partnership with stylist Law Roach. —Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026

Eram began his career in the fashion industry working as a designer, stylist and project manager for Jeremy Scott. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026

My cohort mate Alana Kupke, a 30-year-old freelance stylist, had been thinking along the same lines. —Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026

The stores became a first stop for Hollywood stylists pulling looks for celebrities like Nicole Byer and Megan Stalter and an essential destination for out-of-town plus-size travelers who often came from communities where a store like the Plus Bus didn’t exist. —Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 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