as in barbers
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 stylists
Ever since, stylists, influencers and A-listers alike have been charmed by its simple silhouette and bangle-style take on timekeeping.
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Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Each was chosen by an expert panel comprised of curators, editors, stylists and more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s a subdivision for some stylists; The Wall Group labels them stylist/content creators.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Our stylists agree that a blunt bob is the ultimate choice for faking a fuller, bouncier appearance on thin hair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
This warm honey look is a collaboration between stylists and educators Marcel Henriquez and Leysa Carrillo.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Both stylists name Oribe’s anti-humidity formula as a favorite of theirs, while Speck also loves L’oreal’s Elnett (a classic, tried-and-true drugstore option).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Some stylists say that while the intent is positive, the transition may not be simple.
—Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Each was chosen by an expert panel comprised of curators, editors, stylists and more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s a subdivision for some stylists; The Wall Group labels them stylist/content creators.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Our stylists agree that a blunt bob is the ultimate choice for faking a fuller, bouncier appearance on thin hair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
This warm honey look is a collaboration between stylists and educators Marcel Henriquez and Leysa Carrillo.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Both stylists name Oribe’s anti-humidity formula as a favorite of theirs, while Speck also loves L’oreal’s Elnett (a classic, tried-and-true drugstore option).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Some stylists say that while the intent is positive, the transition may not be simple.
—Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
Noun
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George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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