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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Gomez wore a strapless black Oscar de la Renta gown accessorized with Jimmy Choo heels and jewelry from Fernando Jorge to Swift’s rehearsal dinner, according to Instagram posts from the designer and Gomez's stylist Erin Walsh. Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Brittany Mahomes showed off a head full of romantic wavy curls created by Nashville stylist Brooke Barloe, who posted a photo on her Instagram. Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 While the extra inches can help ease up curl and wave patterns, Emily Heser, a senior stylist at Benjamin Salon in New York, notes that removing weight throughout can offer more movement, regardless of the haircut. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026 In addition to being comfortable, supportive, and practical, sneakers are a fashionable footwear option worn and recommended by celebrities, editors, and stylists alike. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 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 6 Jul. 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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