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
Upon returning home in 1953, the brothers worked together at Pure Oil Refinery before Anthony decided to become a barber.
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Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 7 June 2025
After not being able to find a barber in Philly, growing his hair out as a Rookie turned cornrows into his signature, starting with a black headband and straightbacks during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
The narrow, shaded Via Santa Maria della Pietà is Neapolitan-esque in its air of ancient mystery, with big arched doorways to houses and glimpses into tiny barber shops and a cubbyhole tattoo parlor.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill, and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and meteorologist Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 7 June 2025
After not being able to find a barber in Philly, growing his hair out as a Rookie turned cornrows into his signature, starting with a black headband and straightbacks during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
The narrow, shaded Via Santa Maria della Pietà is Neapolitan-esque in its air of ancient mystery, with big arched doorways to houses and glimpses into tiny barber shops and a cubbyhole tattoo parlor.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill, and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and meteorologist Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
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To accompany the whole Southern-Gothic setting of her new show, the eye-catching performance wardrobe—helped brought to life by her go-to stylist, Molly Dickson—has revolved around a sweeter, more retro sensibility.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Chantecler’s creative director, Maria Elena Aprea, was responsible for corralling Abramović, with help from art director and stylist Andrea Lazzari and the Modern Art Museum of Shanghai’s artistic director Shai Baitel.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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