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
Photographers, videographers, and stylists that all look like them.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Martin and her staff of estheticians, hair stylists and a manicurist are celebrating 50 years in business this month.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Thom Solo Atelier officially opened its doors to made-to-order creations for fans that were once reserved only for stylists and celebrities.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Haand’s product lineup has several core collections that span dinnerware, kitchen essentials, and decor, as well as a handful of collaborations with chefs, stylists, and organizations.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Pieces from Stock are often plucked by stylists for celebrity editorials for Vanity Fair, Esquire and GQ.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In a world before stylists and social media, celebrities had room to dress according to their mood and personal taste — not to mention the freedom to experiment away from the pitchforks of an Instagram comment section.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But the forward-thinking fashion decisions, coupled with the October timing of the Academy Museum Gala, places this event squarely in showcase status for Hollywood stylists.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Last night, at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala, stars and their stylists chose to take direct cues from the recent spring 2026 runways.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Martin and her staff of estheticians, hair stylists and a manicurist are celebrating 50 years in business this month.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Thom Solo Atelier officially opened its doors to made-to-order creations for fans that were once reserved only for stylists and celebrities.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Haand’s product lineup has several core collections that span dinnerware, kitchen essentials, and decor, as well as a handful of collaborations with chefs, stylists, and organizations.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Pieces from Stock are often plucked by stylists for celebrity editorials for Vanity Fair, Esquire and GQ.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In a world before stylists and social media, celebrities had room to dress according to their mood and personal taste — not to mention the freedom to experiment away from the pitchforks of an Instagram comment section.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But the forward-thinking fashion decisions, coupled with the October timing of the Academy Museum Gala, places this event squarely in showcase status for Hollywood stylists.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Last night, at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala, stars and their stylists chose to take direct cues from the recent spring 2026 runways.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
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Restaurant servers, drivers for ride-hailing services, barbers and other tipped workers making less than $150,000 a year could deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal income taxes starting this tax year and through 2028.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many student barbers who come through my family’s barber shop are either formerly incarcerated or have a conviction.—
Joanna Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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