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

The legendary icon wore a sweeping white gown adorned with sparkling crystals and silver beading, designed in collaboration with Nigerian-American fashion stylist Ugo Mozie. —Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025

Celebrity stylist Jessica Paster is speaking out about an incident that occurred ahead of the 2025 Met Gala. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 May 2025

Chappell works with stylist Genesis Webb, who recently told Harper’s Bazaar how their partnership works. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025

Maluma—who was styled by his longtime stylist Stephanie Escobar and celebrity groomer/hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez—was one of many Latin acts who stunned at the gala including Bad Bunny, Shakira, J Balvin, and Rosalía. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 6 May 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