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

Soon after, Sarah Beran, a fashion stylist with two young children who was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer at 34, reached out. —Currie Engel, SELF, 7 Mar. 2026

The crowd is a smart mix of stylists, hoteliers, shop owners, restaurateurs, students, tastemakers, and creative directors, alongside the usual magazine editors, museum curators, artists, and gallerists. —Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026

Tracy Kurc is an interior designer and stylist, as well as the founder of Tracy Kurc Interiors in Chicago. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026

On March 6, Plaza—styled by celebrity stylist Jessica Paster—wore a minidress that gave the illusion of being pantsless while attending the Loewe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show. —Staff Author, InStyle, 7 Mar. 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