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
Recent Examples on the Web During the pandemic, Scialfa took on the role of her husband's hair stylist. Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 So, in addition to selling things like lotions and pet accessories and jewelry and home decor, MOC BOD also subleases space inside to a tattoo artist (Tay Johnson), a hair stylist/barber (Meagan Kramer) a massage therapist (Arlene Williams) and, as of this weekend, a tailor (Rebecca Hernandez). David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024 RiRi sat down with her former stylist and Interview Editor-in-Chief Mel Ottenberg for a cover feature of the mag that arrived on Tuesday (April 9). Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024 Last summer, jewelry brand Elliot & Ostrich, endorsed by Belgian celebrity stylist Tom Eerebout, debuted a stunning showroom called The Nest. Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 Bündchen captioned an Instagram post from the shoot, tagging all the artists and stylists. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024 There are other glimpses of Carmichael’s newfound celebrity perks, like the stylist who brings him a rack full of clothes for the occasion. Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024 The rapper had his first child, Justin Combs, 30, with stylist and fashion designer Misa Hylton in 1993. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024 Crafted by her go-to stylist, Larry Sims, Union's hair reached well past her waist. Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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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