as in barber
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 stylist These formative moments and being largely inspired by the work of veteran stylist and image architect Misa Hylton are what have pushed Mickens to create excellent work. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025 Here's What Experts Say Paula Taylor is a senior stylist and trend specialist at Graham & Brown, a British wallpaper, paint, and home decor company. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 Kim Kardashian posted a photo of Appleton on the red carpet in the shirt that supported her mom after her physical transformation, and seconded the stylist's sentiment. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Her look was curated by stylist Jessica Paster. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylist
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barber
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  • With barbers already in the family, Channon enrolled in a 10-month barber program in downtown San Diego, paying $450 in tuition.
    Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The next day, barbers showed up to cut their hair and help them shave.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylist. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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