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

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

Lyonne chatted with Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth, celebrity stylist June Ambrose and designer/actor Waris Ahluwalia. —Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025

The actress’ look was curated by award-winning stylist Kate Young. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025

Weeks before, her stylist Kate Young posted a photo of her client to Instagram wearing a sheer black bodysuit by Commando. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025

Celebrity nail stylist Elle Gerstein, who has worked with the likes of Julianne Moore, Kate Beckinsale, and Blake Lively, says that burgundy is a great transition color and no-fail classic. —Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 12 Sep. 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