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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Palmer’s look was curated by stylist Molly Dickson, who’s also worked with Sydney Sweeney and Sadie Sink, among others. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 Effie Trinket becomes District 12’s stylist after her sister, Proserpina (who’s part of the district’s prep team as a part of a school project), calls her in to help when their original stylist fails to show up. Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025 Like the stylist who cuts your hair or the technician who paints your nails, plastic surgeons are artists of sorts who have differing creative vibes. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025 Additionally, 7,000 stylists across all 1,400+ locations will be trained on all things Cécred and will begin to offer hair services, including a scalp revival, protein treatment and hydration treatment at The Salon located inside the Ulta Beauty stores. Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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