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 Thomas worked for the first time with stylist Emilie Kareh, while a cinema reviewer is behind the show notes. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 For four hours, a rotating squad of stylists and handlers has been perfecting every strand of hair, every stitch of clothing, every angle of her look for The Hollywood Reporter‘s cover shoot. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 Created by stylist Mara Roszak (the genius behind Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde, and Zoe Saldana’s shiny strands), this serum is all about bringing those salon-level results into your everyday routine. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025 Ventura's former stylist, Deonte Nash, reiterated the singer's concerns about retribution in his letter. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylist
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barber
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  • Additional photos showed Martin in a chair getting his hair trimmed by a barber, making a funny face while still fixing his pants and having a pre-show meal.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Tywanza Sanders, a young barber who had come with his mother, collapsed to the floor.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylist. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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