as in stylist
a person who cuts and arranges hair
she recommended her hairdresser to a friend who wanted to get a perm
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Recent Examples of hairdresser
The latest investigation, which was first reported by the New York Times, centers on financial transactions between James and her long-time hairdresser Iyesata Marsh, the sources said.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Domestic violence training for cosmetologists Licensed hairdressers, nail technicians, barbers and other cosmetologists in Maryland will now be required to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training to renew their professional licenses.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Price rises can be more apparent than real, as cafe and hairdressers may put off printing new menus and price lists ahead of the change, so that increases are only delayed, not caused by the euro.
—Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
While a monthly trip to the hairdresser to cover regrowth can feel mechanical, the ghost roots trend bucks that, subverting and reinterpreting roots as a form of fun self-expression.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Domestic violence training for cosmetologists Licensed hairdressers, nail technicians, barbers and other cosmetologists in Maryland will now be required to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training to renew their professional licenses.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Price rises can be more apparent than real, as cafe and hairdressers may put off printing new menus and price lists ahead of the change, so that increases are only delayed, not caused by the euro.
—Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
While a monthly trip to the hairdresser to cover regrowth can feel mechanical, the ghost roots trend bucks that, subverting and reinterpreting roots as a form of fun self-expression.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairdresser
Noun
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Silas attended House of Heavilin Beauty College and was a beloved hair stylist.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Additional cords wrapped once around the ankle and tied at the side, and a slim stiletto heel, which could be seen in photos posted on social media from stylist Sophie Lopez, completed the silhouette.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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With help from the owner, detectives investigated and identified the suspect as a barber, 55-year-old Richard Doerrmann, of Mickleton, New Jersey.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Hairdresser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdresser. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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