stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list How to pronounce stylist (audio)
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

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
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Beauticians and stylists may not hum, sing, or whistle while working. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025 As the stylist for a fashion show at Harrods in London that championed size inclusivity and had had the support of Princess Diana prior to her death, Graham and the team were asked to carry on with the project by the royal’s brother Charles Spencer after she was killed. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 July 2025 Ruiz, a stylist based in Atlanta, says voting has become part of her nightly ritual with friends. Cynthia Salinas Cappellano, CNN Money, 13 July 2025 Behind each look is a powerhouse team of stylists, designers, and creatives, including Shiona Turini, Corey Stokes, and more, who work tirelessly to ensure every detail is perfect. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylist

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stylist was in 1795

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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylist. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

stylist

noun
styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst How to pronounce stylist (audio)
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

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