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
Like interior photographers, most stylists are open to traveling for shoots.
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Kyle Hoepner, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Certain celebrities and—crucially—their stylists are more willing to take risks than their peers.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Not wanting their own clients to be upstaged, several other stylists followed suit.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Spotted on stars like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, the style has quickly earned the stamp of approval from celebrities and top stylists alike.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
People are asking Miller how to talk to their own stylists about the halo look and moms want lookalike wigs for their daughters.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Keep reading to see which stars wore the trend, plus tips from their stylists.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
Don't be afraid to be detailed and specific—hair stylists won't be offended, and actually prefer it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Hair stylists around the world should get their dye bottles ready.
—Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Kyle Hoepner, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Certain celebrities and—crucially—their stylists are more willing to take risks than their peers.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Not wanting their own clients to be upstaged, several other stylists followed suit.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Spotted on stars like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, the style has quickly earned the stamp of approval from celebrities and top stylists alike.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
People are asking Miller how to talk to their own stylists about the halo look and moms want lookalike wigs for their daughters.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Keep reading to see which stars wore the trend, plus tips from their stylists.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
Don't be afraid to be detailed and specific—hair stylists won't be offended, and actually prefer it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Hair stylists around the world should get their dye bottles ready.
—Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
Noun
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Good barbers weren't near his house.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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