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

• barber
• haircutter
• hairdresser
• hairstylist

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

But the next best thing, perhaps, is watching a meal be made—especially if the food is shot by a master filmmaker under beautiful lighting with a food stylist hovering just offscreen. —Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024

Zendaya and her stylist, Law Roach, have been effortlessly curating standout looks together for over a decade. —Essence, 20 Dec. 2024

The latter, filed last September, was recently dismissed by a California federal court judge who granted the partial motion on the basis that the former stylist, Asha Daniels, had no standing to sue Lizzo. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024

The store’s owner praised true vintage lover Jolie, who had shopped a number of times for special looks without a stylist. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

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