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 Collins was joined by stylist Rene' Horsch, friend and nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, actress Alison Papworth and Gibson, 61. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Laura Manzano, recipe developer, food stylist, and personal chef, says that animal bones are often overlooked. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 Once Beckham later learned that Mel C and Dingwall would get married during a larger ceremony in England, Beckham lent her stylist services once more. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Hathaway and stylist Erin Walsh achieved this feat by favoring this season’s least restrictive trends, starting with La Ligne’s ivory satin Colby Pants, with an elastic waistband. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 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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