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

These days, Michelle is busy with various projects, like penning The Look with her longtime stylist Meredith Koop, and co-hosting the podcast IMO. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025

While many celebrities outsource the work of bringing holiday cheer to their sprawling estates—showing off towering Christmas trees and colorful décor dreamed up by interior designers and stylists—former NBA champion and MVP Dwyane Wade is hands-on. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Nov. 2025

For the red carpet occasion, Brown turned to stylist Ryan Young, who curated Brown’s look, featuring the Ashi Studio fall 2025 couture strapless gown as the main focal point. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

The discussion came up in the context of her extensions damaging her hair and her struggle with deciding to seek out a Black hair stylist instead of going to JZ Styles, Jessi’s salon. —MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 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