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stylist

American  
[stahy-list] / ˈstaɪ lɪst /

noun

  • stylists
    plural
  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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of stylist

First recorded in 1785–95; style + -ist

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Molly Ridge, a stylist at Minnie May Closet, was about to film a promotional Instagram reel for the shop when she noticed the filming outside.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

At MSGM, stylist Massimo Giorgetti drew on the works of artist Mario Schifano to adorn his models with palm trees and stars.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Fancy James, her stylist who posts photos of Guilfoyle with the hashtag #ambassador, was also in attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

In a joint statement with stylist Simone Harouche, the reality star thanked the French justice system and said she hoped to move past the harrowing ordeal and continue to heal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

It looks as if he's had his own stylist because he's clean and groomed and about as sober as I've ever seen him.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

The company’s AI agent, Pearl, combines first-party data, proprietary insights and research, and real-world anecdotes from in-store stylists who have worked with brides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Her agency has fielded all sorts of parenting requests: providing equestrian nannies who travel to tournaments, baby chefs to prepare culturally specific purées for infants, personal stylists for the children.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Clarence Carter is one of the most overlooked soul stylists of the modern pop era.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

Players hired stylists to bend the NBA's rules as much as possible to still incorporate streetwear looks and showcase their own personal fashion sense.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

As we curve around into the loop of the City Circle, I can see that a couple of the other stylists have tried to steal Cinna and Portia’s idea of illuminating their tributes.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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