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
Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith, who was originally from Jamaica, worked as a barber in London for many years and is survived by seven grandchildren, The Daily Telegraph reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
His father was a factory worker and a barber, as well as a bootlegger and loan shark.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith, who was originally from Jamaica, worked as a barber in London for many years and is survived by seven grandchildren, The Daily Telegraph reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
His father was a factory worker and a barber, as well as a bootlegger and loan shark.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
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Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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These are only a few of the highlights from the actor's watch collection, courtesy of his stylist James Yardley.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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