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
Zoe will be responsible for helping shape essie’s color authority in nails —which the OG stylist is uniquely positioned to do.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Professional styling is often an additional service charge at a stylist’s discretion.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
With stylist Samantha McMillen, the fashion for her public appearances often takes cues from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
On April 8, Swift was photographed out in New York City with longtime friend and stylist Ashley Avignone.
—Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Professional styling is often an additional service charge at a stylist’s discretion.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
With stylist Samantha McMillen, the fashion for her public appearances often takes cues from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
On April 8, Swift was photographed out in New York City with longtime friend and stylist Ashley Avignone.
—Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylist
barber
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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
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Smith, who was originally from Jamaica, worked as a barber in London for many years and is survived by seven grandchildren, The Daily Telegraph reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylist. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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