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

“Coming up in this industry, stylists were very behind the scenes,” she explains.

From Los Angeles Times

A former Saks stylist accused of stealing thousands of dollars in fraudulent returns is suing the luxury retailer, alleging that Saks retaliated against him for getting a job offer from a rival department-store chain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Elin Strong, a writer based in Southern California, first spotted one on the arm of a “very chic” stylist friend at a playdate.

From The Wall Street Journal

She includes a brief appreciation of her wig stylist and reports outliving a few plastic surgeons.

From The Wall Street Journal

A stylist of Kwatra’s caliber could earn several hundred thousand dollars a year before taxes, according to people who work in the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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