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

Celebrity stylist Erin Walsh has been named creative director of Rebecca Taylor‘s spring 2027 collection through a limited, collection-specific creative partnership. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Having studied fashion and previously working as a stylist, Jouffret has spent the past eight years overseeing the costumes and characters that appear on-screen. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

For the festive gala, Marchand worked with his close friend and stylist Christopher Rao to find the perfect red carpet outfit. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Simon comes across as less of a polemicist and more of a stylist. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 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