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
Katsanevas and her husband started their careers as hair stylists before opening Lunatics Fringe.
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Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
From delving into textile heritage in India to learning about sustainable design in Copenhagen, here are sought-after trips stylists are offering—and why travelers are ditching classic destinations for further afield.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The final section is dedicated to contemporary designers, stylists and artisans presenting bold, conceptual jewelry pieces.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, who have also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The Golden Globes is one of Hollywood's most glamorous nights, and this year our favorite stars' stylists understood the assignment.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
At the Golden Globes, which is an early indicator of the fashion themes that will play out over the awards season, actors and designers (with the help of their increasingly powerful stylists) are speaking to the present.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Although he’s known for making a statement on the carpet, Domingo and his longtime stylists, Wayman and Micah, went with something a bit more understated to avoid stealing the spotlight at the Globes.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
That same arithmetic now applies to stylists, especially as designers increasingly pay them directly and competition for top clients intensifies.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Jan. 2026
Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
From delving into textile heritage in India to learning about sustainable design in Copenhagen, here are sought-after trips stylists are offering—and why travelers are ditching classic destinations for further afield.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The final section is dedicated to contemporary designers, stylists and artisans presenting bold, conceptual jewelry pieces.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, who have also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The Golden Globes is one of Hollywood's most glamorous nights, and this year our favorite stars' stylists understood the assignment.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
At the Golden Globes, which is an early indicator of the fashion themes that will play out over the awards season, actors and designers (with the help of their increasingly powerful stylists) are speaking to the present.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Although he’s known for making a statement on the carpet, Domingo and his longtime stylists, Wayman and Micah, went with something a bit more understated to avoid stealing the spotlight at the Globes.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
That same arithmetic now applies to stylists, especially as designers increasingly pay them directly and competition for top clients intensifies.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
Noun
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The idea is that owners of businesses are above accepting tips, which are for underpaid workers, including barbers.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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The skyway-level business ecosystem that emerged during the 1980s was one of lunch counters and copy shops and services like shoe-shiners, tailors, barbers, jewelers and others looking to be convenient errands, not weekend shopping destinations.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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