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
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, has been keeping up with his signature look and recently went to Los Angeles barber Vince Garcia for a touch-up on his buzz cut.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Through the years, Lower said, Wells would talk about his family while in the barber’s chair.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
After the Eagles won the Super Bowl, a local barber, Tony Riley, crafted totes out of the banner that hung outside Lincoln Financial Field and a business in suburban Philly crafted Christmas tree ornaments out of old jerseys.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Saleem was initially cutting hair in his garage, but one client, who was a barber, encouraged him to pursue formal barbering education.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Through the years, Lower said, Wells would talk about his family while in the barber’s chair.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
After the Eagles won the Super Bowl, a local barber, Tony Riley, crafted totes out of the banner that hung outside Lincoln Financial Field and a business in suburban Philly crafted Christmas tree ornaments out of old jerseys.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Saleem was initially cutting hair in his garage, but one client, who was a barber, encouraged him to pursue formal barbering education.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
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Additionally, the actress' stylist said Nicola had been working with the designer for over a year.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Moore, who was honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the WWD Style Awards earlier this month, works with longtime stylist Brad Goreski.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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