stylist

noun

ˈstī-list How to pronounce stylist (audio)
Definition of stylistnext
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 Apparently not, considering that multiple top stylists from across the country cite improper conditioning as the biggest hair care no-no their clients are guilty of. — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2026 Sweeney’s stylist, Molly Dickson, sourced the vintage dress from Beverly Hills boutique Timeless Vixen. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Clocking in for their promo duties, D’Arcy and stylist Rose Forde opted for one of the most memorable looks from Simone Bellotti’s spring 2027 collection for Jil Sander. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Last month, Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach gave a reasonable explanation for lying about her personal life. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylist
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barber
Noun
  • Married in 1964, the couple operated Creative Boutique, a barber and beauty shop, for more than 40 years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Every two weeks for the past 10 years, Nelson Ortega has sat down in Mohammad Abuhashish’s Irving Park barber chair and gotten a fresh trim.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of barber

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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylist. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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