as in stylist
a person who cuts and arranges hair
went to the barber to get his hair cut and his beard trimmed
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Recent Examples of barber
George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
You’re meant to absorb Chicken Talkin Bastard through osmosis—hearing the latest hit on your local radio station every morning as the DJ promotes their club appearance, hearing another track in the background while scrolling TikTok or sitting in the barber’s chair.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
You’re meant to absorb Chicken Talkin Bastard through osmosis—hearing the latest hit on your local radio station every morning as the DJ promotes their club appearance, hearing another track in the background while scrolling TikTok or sitting in the barber’s chair.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
Noun
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During the Vogue livestream, the famous stylist flashed a big diamond ring that Ashley Graham called out immediately.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The final look was conceived following a casual conversation in Paris between Sánchez Bezos, Roseberry, and her stylist, Law Roach.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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