barbers

plural of barber
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 With barbers already in the family, Channon enrolled in a 10-month barber program in downtown San Diego, paying $450 in tuition. Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 If Coach Prime’s saying holds up, barbers are now an essential part of keeping sporting stars at the top of their game. Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 The next day, barbers showed up to cut their hair and help them shave. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Unlike Clark Street or Southport Avenue, Broadway provides indispensable services — grocery stores, cleaners, hardware stores, barbers, medical and dental offices — while also hosting a diverse dining and grocery scene led by Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Afghani, Nigerian and Thai entrepreneurs. Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 Some of the occupations included in the ranking are barbers, cosmetologists, funeral directors, piping contractors, and real estate appraisers. Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Looking for Barbers and Braiders featuring Cincinnati barbers wanting to bless the community. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbers
stylists
Noun
  • After spending four days in the capital, where travelers enjoy a private K-pop-style makeover with stylists to the stars, the tour goes to Busan, Gyeongju, Jeju Island and Incheon.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Veteran players with more money would sometimes spring for designer items, Penicheiro said, though stylists were rare.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Barbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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