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 Two of our favorite home stylists are on a crusade to update your home with modern pieces worth every penny. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 For her Old Hollywood Met Gala glam, her stylist Evanie Frausto used the brand’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave In Conditioner to prep Carpenter’s strands. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 July 2026 On New Year’s Day 2022, Andrew Whitfield, a 35-year-old fashion designer and stylist in Miami, started throwing up. — Sarah Klein, Washington Post, 10 July 2026 Many stylists will tell you that the secret to a great pair of jeans is a trip to the tailor, but one brand begs to differ. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylist
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barber
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  • Off Chattahoochee Avenue, a business park with two dozen container suites is home to hairstylists, barbers, a florist, a phlebotomist and a 3D-printing business.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026
  • Kelce’s personal barber, Regan previously has traveled to the Super Bowl to make sure the Chiefs tight end was looking good.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of barber

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