stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list How to pronounce stylist (audio)
Synonyms of stylistnext
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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The long and winding road of the Wuthering Heights press tour has been dominated by Margot Robbie and stylist Andrew Mukamal’s red carpet choices. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026 Celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton let Barrymore experiment with an all-gray look with a wig. Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 On his Instagram account, the stylist has not only been documenting his work with Robbie, but including quotes from the book to illustrate his thinking. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 Carey often collaborates with stylist Wilfredo Rosado, responsible for curating the opulent styles the singer has worn in the recent past. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylist

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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 15 Feb. 2026.

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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