Definition of barbernext
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 Yeah, there’s a shortage of good barbers out in the woods. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 Some of the scam compounds in Cambodia were like cities themselves, massive and self-contained, with supermarkets, karaoke bars, barber shops, pharmacies, and other services inside them. Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 21 June 2026 There, Walker picked up tips from her brothers who were barbers. Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026 The murder was the only subject of conversation in barber shops and beauty salons, in diners and bars. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for barber
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stylist
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  • Colin King, stylist to the stars, designed one that anchors its matching bedscape in his 2023 Cultiver collaboration.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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