as in stylists
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 barbers
George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Texans applying for or renewing certain professional licenses, like electricians, barbers, cosmetologists or HVAC specialists, may now be asked to show proof of legal status.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Occupations such as construction laborers, janitors, electricians, barbers, and bartenders, may largely be in the clear, whereas accountants, office clerks, customer service reps, and software developers could be the hardest hit.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Yanez is one of potentially thousands of hairdressers, barbers, electricians and HVAC professionals across Texas who are ineligible to obtain or renew professional licenses after the state agency added the requirement in late January.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Good barbers weren't near his house.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
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
The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Texans applying for or renewing certain professional licenses, like electricians, barbers, cosmetologists or HVAC specialists, may now be asked to show proof of legal status.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Occupations such as construction laborers, janitors, electricians, barbers, and bartenders, may largely be in the clear, whereas accountants, office clerks, customer service reps, and software developers could be the hardest hit.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Yanez is one of potentially thousands of hairdressers, barbers, electricians and HVAC professionals across Texas who are ineligible to obtain or renew professional licenses after the state agency added the requirement in late January.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Good barbers weren't near his house.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbers
stylists
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The stores became a first stop for Hollywood stylists pulling looks for celebrities like Nicole Byer and Megan Stalter and an essential destination for out-of-town plus-size travelers who often came from communities where a store like the Plus Bus didn’t exist.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Certain hair stylists, warehouse employees, security guards and fast‑food workers have been bound by noncompetes.—
Morris M. Kleiner,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Barbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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