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
The reason that barber feels specifically like a service top job has to do with the mastery of clippers, the vibes of the shop, and the certain je ne sais quoi that emboldens the people who touch your hair to give you life advice.
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Quispe López, Them, 11 Mar. 2025
An experienced barber will know how to keep all types of textures and styles up to date.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
The relationship between a barber and their client is not unlike one between a therapist and a patient, or a priest and a parishioner.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
The reason that barber feels specifically like a service top job has to do with the mastery of clippers, the vibes of the shop, and the certain je ne sais quoi that emboldens the people who touch your hair to give you life advice.
—Quispe López, Them, 11 Mar. 2025
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Quispe López, Them, 11 Mar. 2025
An experienced barber will know how to keep all types of textures and styles up to date.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
The relationship between a barber and their client is not unlike one between a therapist and a patient, or a priest and a parishioner.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
The reason that barber feels specifically like a service top job has to do with the mastery of clippers, the vibes of the shop, and the certain je ne sais quoi that emboldens the people who touch your hair to give you life advice.
—Quispe López, Them, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
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Stevens was one of three assistants who were part of a staff of over a dozen, including bodyguards, nannies, a chef, hair stylist and makeup artist.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Luxury fashion house Schiaparelli was tagged in Lopez’s post, along with a team of stylists who helped her tap into superstar mode.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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