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

Among the first guests are Just Jared founder-fashion stylist Jared Eng and Eileen Foliente, former membership director at San Vicente Bungalows, who debuted their buzzy Mahjong Megachurch club in November. —Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026

Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski made headlines for her turns on the red carpet, yet I was most convinced by her in a Jacquemus dress with rainbow confetti that appeared as if the polka dots on her frock had jumped into the air at a photocall. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026

With the single coil swaying over her face, the back bun was kept busy with a flower adornment pinned by stylist Luke Pluckrose. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

The royal bride completed the look with a glamorous updo by Hollywood stylist Serge Normant, dangling earrings and custom satin Aquazurra heels with baby blue soles. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 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