as in stylists
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 barbers
Five $100,000 grants to Chicago public schools included support for vocational programs serving aspiring barbers and carpenters.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 May 2026
Also, licensing hurdles in many states ban people with records from even becoming barbers or mechanics, the very trades that offer the best path to independence.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Texans applying for or renewing certain professional licenses, like electricians, barbers, cosmetologists or HVAC specialists, may now be asked to show proof of legal status.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Occupations such as construction laborers, janitors, electricians, barbers, and bartenders, may largely be in the clear, whereas accountants, office clerks, customer service reps, and software developers could be the hardest hit.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Yanez is one of potentially thousands of hairdressers, barbers, electricians and HVAC professionals across Texas who are ineligible to obtain or renew professional licenses after the state agency added the requirement in late January.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 May 2026
Also, licensing hurdles in many states ban people with records from even becoming barbers or mechanics, the very trades that offer the best path to independence.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
George’s 2 Barbershop in Park Slope is full of awesome barbers, and the prices are very reasonable.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Four years ago, Metzger co-founded the Leading Beauty Industry Awards (LBI Awards), an event dedicated to honoring hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, and other beauty professionals.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Texans applying for or renewing certain professional licenses, like electricians, barbers, cosmetologists or HVAC specialists, may now be asked to show proof of legal status.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Occupations such as construction laborers, janitors, electricians, barbers, and bartenders, may largely be in the clear, whereas accountants, office clerks, customer service reps, and software developers could be the hardest hit.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Yanez is one of potentially thousands of hairdressers, barbers, electricians and HVAC professionals across Texas who are ineligible to obtain or renew professional licenses after the state agency added the requirement in late January.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbers
stylists
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Founded in 2010, Jimmy Fairly has spent years building a loyal following among editors, stylists, and celebrities who gravitated toward the brand’s directional yet accessible approach to eyewear.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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Travel, lodging, stylists, glam, support staff and distribution can run over $1 million for a major studio film, while American independents can spend anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 to bring a movie to the festival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“Barbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbers. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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