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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 Before deciding to get the jellyfish haircut, Gutterman strongly recommends having a thorough consultation with a skilled stylist. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 Celebrity stylist Tracey Cunningham also took the actor from ombré bronde to a dimensional creamy-vanilla blonde without a brassy strand in sight. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2026 Experts including dermatologists, cosmetic chemists, hair stylists and makeup artists also weigh in to help determine the list. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Annie Dillard, the masterful stylist and brilliant thinker, has died at 81. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylist
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barber
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  • The Miami-Dade County Library was empty, as was the barber shop and Cuban restaurant across from it on the street.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Trusted by professional barbers, Green Stix stops shaving nicks and minor cuts in seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of barber

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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylist. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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