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
Taylor was running a successful barber shop in Loganville, Georgia, and was in the process of gaining his green card to continue living in the United States.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026
After a one-block relocation in the early 1970s, the Delgadillo barber shop has evolved into a gift shop and museum (with barber chair) and a must-see stop for Route 66 enthusiasts.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The Atlanta barber's case drew attention from lawmakers across Georgia and around the country as well as disability rights and immigration advocates, who said that Taylor suffered from medical neglect while in custody at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Hendricks started off as the barber of Paul Kamanaroff, the great nephew of the Koney King founder, Mike Petroff.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026
After a one-block relocation in the early 1970s, the Delgadillo barber shop has evolved into a gift shop and museum (with barber chair) and a must-see stop for Route 66 enthusiasts.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The Atlanta barber's case drew attention from lawmakers across Georgia and around the country as well as disability rights and immigration advocates, who said that Taylor suffered from medical neglect while in custody at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Hendricks started off as the barber of Paul Kamanaroff, the great nephew of the Koney King founder, Mike Petroff.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
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Hayek Pinault’s hair was tossed up into a slick high bun by stylist Miguel Martin Perez, with makeup provided by artist Wendy Rose.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Like, as a guy, your mom is your first stylist.—
Darian Symoné Harvin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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