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 From rocking lime-green gowns adorned with a tennis ball to putting a couture spin on a classic polo top, Zendaya has truly outdone herself on her Challengers press tour wardrobe, thanks to her stylist Law Roach. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024 While ostensibly Bowie’s stylist, the role went far beyond hairdressing. Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024 As usual, Rihanna's longtime stylist Yusef was behind the look — one that will definitely end up on tons of spring and summer 2024 moodboards. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024 Now as a stylist to stars like Monaleo, Vic Mensa, and Trippie Red, Jay is diligently forging his own path. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024 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

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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 26 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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