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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Taylor, Jalen Hurts, and Jaylen Brown have each been able to become the flyest version of themselves due to the capabilities of their stylist. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024 The stylist, who attended Virginia Union University, has been involved with the Yardrunners program since its inception, participating in its inaugural class and helping with styling for subsequent years. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 2 Nov. 2024 Other stylists do this by making a point to provide an LGBTQ-friendly experience, sometimes in politically conservative regions. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024 One of the decisions Michelle guided the bride to was hiring stylists Carrie Goldberg, Lex Alexandris, and Souri Kim of CLG Creative. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024 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 Nov. 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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