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a person whose job is to give beauty treatments to women by washing and cutting hair, applying makeup, etc.
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Recent Examples of cosmetologists
Some of the occupations included in the ranking are barbers, cosmetologists, funeral directors, piping contractors, and real estate appraisers.
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmetologists
beauticians
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In recent years, lawmakers approved legislation to require beauticians and hairstylists to undergo training in detecting trafficking signs in their clients.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Noem was also depicted being trailed by a team of beauticians having to reattach her face.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Cosmetologists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetologists. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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