as in barbers
a person who cuts and arranges hair
although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day
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Recent Examples of stylists
Some stylists say that while the intent is positive, the transition may not be simple.
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Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale hair tools Right now the popular Hot Tools curling iron, loved by hair stylists and our editors, is 19% off.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
But the documentary footage shows how much work the seemingly simple shot took, with a team of producers, stylists and creatives milling about around the Bangtan Boys.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
They’re made from mostly cotton (and sustainable cotton, at that), aren’t too stretchy, and follow the subtle wide leg jeans trend one of our stylists highlights below.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Slack is an educator for a global hair-color company and had just spent a couple of days with hair stylists in Manhattan, Kansas.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
For the stylists and photographers working backstage, this isn’t about technical specs.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Stars spend small fortunes and deploy large armies of stylists to put their best faces forward at the annual party — the photos shot there are quickly sent out and viewed by billions of fans across the world.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Far from simply documenting space, a strong interiors shoot tells a story—and stylists are masters of narrative.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale hair tools Right now the popular Hot Tools curling iron, loved by hair stylists and our editors, is 19% off.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
But the documentary footage shows how much work the seemingly simple shot took, with a team of producers, stylists and creatives milling about around the Bangtan Boys.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
They’re made from mostly cotton (and sustainable cotton, at that), aren’t too stretchy, and follow the subtle wide leg jeans trend one of our stylists highlights below.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Slack is an educator for a global hair-color company and had just spent a couple of days with hair stylists in Manhattan, Kansas.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
For the stylists and photographers working backstage, this isn’t about technical specs.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Stars spend small fortunes and deploy large armies of stylists to put their best faces forward at the annual party — the photos shot there are quickly sent out and viewed by billions of fans across the world.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Far from simply documenting space, a strong interiors shoot tells a story—and stylists are masters of narrative.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
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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
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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
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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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