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

Shot by photographer Mayan Toledano in New York and Paris, the launch campaign, features IYKYK industry figures from stylist Éline Hoyois to publicist Ibtissame Bellehouane. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

People can start creating their own Cores immediately or explore Cores created by our community of creators, stylists and tastemakers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Whitney Anderson spent over 30 years in New York City and worked as an interior stylist. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Rich chocolate-brown suede is also having a moment across coats, blazers and bombers, and is even trickling down into accessories like handbags according to a stylist and editor roundup from Yahoo! — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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