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

The stylist duly initiated a sort of matchmaking service with the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund nominee Conner Ives. —Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025

Keep scrolling for stylists’ favorite curly hairstyles, and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. —Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025

In a video of the try-on, Momsen, topless, with a white ruffled underskirt around her waist, gets help from stylist Lindsey Hartman in painstakingly sliding the red, white and green costume on over her arms. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025

In episode three, audiences get a true behind-the-scenes look at discussions Taylor has with her longtime stylist Joseph Cassell. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 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