as in stylists
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 barbers
Aspiring barbers can now learn from industry vets, get their hours in a salon and get paid for their efforts.
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Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Flanagan's family has since honored his legacy by creating a memorial scholarship to financially support aspiring barbers.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Five $100,000 grants to Chicago public schools included support for vocational programs serving aspiring barbers and carpenters.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 May 2026
George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 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
Texans applying for or renewing certain professional licenses, like electricians, barbers, cosmetologists or HVAC specialists, may now be asked to show proof of legal status.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Occupations such as construction laborers, janitors, electricians, barbers, and bartenders, may largely be in the clear, whereas accountants, office clerks, customer service reps, and software developers could be the hardest hit.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Flanagan's family has since honored his legacy by creating a memorial scholarship to financially support aspiring barbers.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Five $100,000 grants to Chicago public schools included support for vocational programs serving aspiring barbers and carpenters.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 May 2026
George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 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
Texans applying for or renewing certain professional licenses, like electricians, barbers, cosmetologists or HVAC specialists, may now be asked to show proof of legal status.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Occupations such as construction laborers, janitors, electricians, barbers, and bartenders, may largely be in the clear, whereas accountants, office clerks, customer service reps, and software developers could be the hardest hit.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbers
stylists
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To bring the concept to life, Zegna relocated a large team from Italy, including tailors, stylists, brand ambassadors and creative staff.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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To get the look, many stylists use the crochet Senegalese twists method that weaves pre-twisted strands of hair into your natural cornrows.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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“Barbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbers. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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