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 The actress and her stylist, Law Roach, are known to pull from fashion archives during her press tours. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Not surprisingly, much of the clientele consists of stylists and costume designers. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 Nena Evans, a fashion creator and stylist with nearly 1 million followers on Instagram, owns exactly seven pairs of jeans. — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026 The event, attended by the retailer’s stylists and top Beverly Hills clients, marked Scott’s first personal appearance with a retail partner since being named creative director of the American fashion house. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylist
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barber
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  • Ronnie Davis, a barber in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, was cautiously optimistic about the task force when NPR spoke with him ten months ago.
    — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 27 July 2026
  • Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of barber

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