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
All proceeds from haircuts during the event at the barber shop will go to Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities, organizers said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Over white wine, shrimp and steak sandwiches, the group shared lively discourse about Rogers menswear collection, barber shops and, of course, fashion.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Often, barbers and stylists acted as amateur chemists, mixing batches of their own products.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Munoz, a barber and a father to four children, two of whom are autistic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Over white wine, shrimp and steak sandwiches, the group shared lively discourse about Rogers menswear collection, barber shops and, of course, fashion.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Often, barbers and stylists acted as amateur chemists, mixing batches of their own products.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Munoz, a barber and a father to four children, two of whom are autistic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
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Best Storage Bench: The Container Store Lotus Bamboo Storage Bench Kristyn Ivey, a KonMari consultant and home stylist at For the Love of Tidy, previously recommended this discreet storage solution to SELF, noting that some of its key features happen to be rather shoe-friendly.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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According to two professional stylists with over a decade of experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some key guidelines worth following.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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