as in barber
a person who cuts and arranges hair
although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day
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Recent Examples of stylist
Yesterday, our founder posted images on Instagram of a massive flag cake that was designed by Sarah Carey, content director of food for the Martha Stewart brand, and Molly Wenk, private chef, food stylist, and longtime Martha collaborator.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Naturally, Witherspoon invited Minetree to dig through her archives to choose promo looks with Minetree’s stylist.
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Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Sure, every fashion expert and social media stan account raves about her unbeatable approach to method dressing with longtime stylist Law Roach, but not enough people seem to appreciate how wearable the 29-year-old superstar’s couture looks can be.
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Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Naturally, Witherspoon invited Minetree to dig through her archives to choose promo looks with Minetree’s stylist.
—
Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
—
Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Sure, every fashion expert and social media stan account raves about her unbeatable approach to method dressing with longtime stylist Law Roach, but not enough people seem to appreciate how wearable the 29-year-old superstar’s couture looks can be.
—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylist
barber
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The teen who filed the lawsuit is now out of custody and working to become a barber.
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Patients eagerly take turns sitting in the barber’s chair, looking forward to a haircut.
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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylist. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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