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
To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
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Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Griscti says that stylists will likely have professional-grade hair tools that will leave your hair in better condition than a pair of kitchen scissors will.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026
Connecting with retailers, stylists and editors who appreciate the singularity and variety of colored gemstones and who value jewelry as a form of self expression.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
That is part of why the public has become more interested in stylists.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The family employs not only the traditional Hollywood retinues (agents, assistants, stylists, housekeepers) but also people who act as their personal marketing departments, legal teams, and brand consultants.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Travel, lodging, stylists, glam, support staff and distribution can run over $1 million for a major studio film, while American independents can spend anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 to bring a movie to the festival.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
The designers and photographers and stylists were inspired by the genuine nature of our love for each other.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The formula’s efficacy comes from its silicone-forward ingredient list (yes, silicones—which are a good thing, according to the Abbey Yung hair method and a lot of professional hair stylists) which makes hair silky smooth and shiny and protects it from damage.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Griscti says that stylists will likely have professional-grade hair tools that will leave your hair in better condition than a pair of kitchen scissors will.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026
Connecting with retailers, stylists and editors who appreciate the singularity and variety of colored gemstones and who value jewelry as a form of self expression.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
That is part of why the public has become more interested in stylists.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The family employs not only the traditional Hollywood retinues (agents, assistants, stylists, housekeepers) but also people who act as their personal marketing departments, legal teams, and brand consultants.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Travel, lodging, stylists, glam, support staff and distribution can run over $1 million for a major studio film, while American independents can spend anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 to bring a movie to the festival.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
The designers and photographers and stylists were inspired by the genuine nature of our love for each other.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The formula’s efficacy comes from its silicone-forward ingredient list (yes, silicones—which are a good thing, according to the Abbey Yung hair method and a lot of professional hair stylists) which makes hair silky smooth and shiny and protects it from damage.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
Noun
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Aspiring barbers can now learn from industry vets, get their hours in a salon and get paid for their efforts.—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Flanagan's family has since honored his legacy by creating a memorial scholarship to financially support aspiring barbers.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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