as in stylist
a person who cuts and arranges hair
went to the barber to get his hair cut and his beard trimmed
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Recent Examples of barber
It was purchased by the Reverend Robert Nixon, a client of Turner’s barber father and an early supporter of the young painter’s artistic abilities.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Bounty Killer later recruited a barber and rising deejay named Mavado.
—Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Many stylists, estheticians, and barbers rent booths, set their own schedules, and run their own businesses within salons in an arrangement that works for them and their clients.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Every state surrounding Iowa required less education to get a barber’s license.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Bounty Killer later recruited a barber and rising deejay named Mavado.
—Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Many stylists, estheticians, and barbers rent booths, set their own schedules, and run their own businesses within salons in an arrangement that works for them and their clients.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Every state surrounding Iowa required less education to get a barber’s license.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
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To accompany the whole Southern-Gothic setting of her new show, the eye-catching performance wardrobe—helped brought to life by her go-to stylist, Molly Dickson—has revolved around a sweeter, more retro sensibility.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Chantecler’s creative director, Maria Elena Aprea, was responsible for corralling Abramović, with help from art director and stylist Andrea Lazzari and the Modern Art Museum of Shanghai’s artistic director Shai Baitel.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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