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
Kaur recalled that her father, who was only 29 at the time, took her to the barber’s for a haircut.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Key grooming essentials are standard for Powers including haircuts from trending barbers like Blind Barber, and skincare from baby care brands like Dr. Roberta Del Campo in Miami, or Jade Haifa Studio in Manhattan.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Segments of his base eagerly spread the word, writing the catchphrase on their restaurant receipts or talking to their barbers about it while getting a trim.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Millions of American service workers—from bartenders and barbers to delivery drivers and nail techs—are one step closer to keeping their tips tax-free.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 21 May 2025
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Key grooming essentials are standard for Powers including haircuts from trending barbers like Blind Barber, and skincare from baby care brands like Dr. Roberta Del Campo in Miami, or Jade Haifa Studio in Manhattan.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Segments of his base eagerly spread the word, writing the catchphrase on their restaurant receipts or talking to their barbers about it while getting a trim.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Millions of American service workers—from bartenders and barbers to delivery drivers and nail techs—are one step closer to keeping their tips tax-free.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
stylist
Noun
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The goal here is to turn your phone’s camera into your personal stylist.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Sure, the guy’s got A-list stylists and groomers on speed dial, but behind that globetrotting schedule is this 3-step skincare routine.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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