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

Dimitris Giannetos, celebrity hair stylist, regards it as necessary upkeep. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

While the immensely popular star did not post her Emmys look to her own Instagram account, her stylist, Law Roach, did include a short video on his own Instagram, in which he is seen adjusting Zendaya’s train on the carpet. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

This emphasis on the human collateral of fashion week — design teams, photographers, stylists, seamstresses — felt like the real display of luxury. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Speaking about the working experience with Asos, the stylist said there’s a real exchange of ideas. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 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