stylist

noun

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

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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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Some bold names have asked their stylists to pull evening looks from major designer showrooms with no guidance on the vibe of the event. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026 Lobs While bobs may be the buzziest cut in beauty, stylists are encouraging their over-50 clients to adopt longer versions. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2026 Between there, and running upstairs to supervise fittings of his monumentally sculptural work with his stylist Tallulah Harlech, the designer caught a rare moment to sit and talk. — Sarah Mower, Vogue, 3 July 2026 Colin King, stylist to the stars, designed one that anchors its matching bedscape in his 2023 Cultiver collaboration. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylist

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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

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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