stylist

American  

[stahy-list] / ˈstaɪ lɪst /

noun

1. a writer or speaker who is skilled in or who cultivates a literary style.

2. a designer or consultant in a field subject to changes in style, especially hairdressing, clothing, or interior decoration.

3. a person who cultivates or maintains any particular style.

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stylist British  

/ ˈstaɪlɪst /

noun

1. a person who performs, writes, or acts with attention to style

2. a designer of clothes, décor, etc

3. a hairdresser who styles hair

4. a designer whose job is to coordinate the style of products, advertising material, etc

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Etymology

Origin of stylist

First recorded in 1785–95; style + -ist

Example Sentences

She says her industry is struggling because people are choosing between luxuries, like a stylist, and necessities, like gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Rumours about the couple's marriage were initially by Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach, who told Access Hollywood that the nuptials had "already happened" and the press had "missed it".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach says Tom Holland and the ‘Euphoria’ star are married already, and the whole world missed the wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Without the stylist, Oscars season would look completely different, and probably a bit worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I've been in the Remake Center for more than three hours and I still haven't met my stylist.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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