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

Elon has clearly given up on his stylist and doesn’t dress very well. —Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025

The 54-year-old’s stylist, Hervé Pierre, swooped in to save the day. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025

Swift was photographed going for dinner with her parents, Andrea and Scott Kingsley Swift, and friend, stylist and designer Ashley Avignone. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025

Mieke ten Have, a celebrated photo stylist, applies her trademark romantic style and editor’s eye to her first big decorating commission. —Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 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