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 bold names have asked their stylists to pull evening looks from major designer showrooms with no guidance on the vibe of the event.
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Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The salon, founded by Benjamin Mohapi with locations in New York and Los Angeles, is launching Benjamin Development, designed for stylists and colorists and led by Amanda Jenkins, the salon’s head of education.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Sixty-five percent of stylists in the United States are independent; that's grown quite a bit over the years.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Buteau continued to share that a college professor, executive producer and stylists have made similar comments.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
From creative directors and stylists to DJs, the picks span every aesthetic imaginable.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The salon, founded by Benjamin Mohapi with locations in New York and Los Angeles, is launching Benjamin Development, designed for stylists and colorists and led by Amanda Jenkins, the salon’s head of education.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Sixty-five percent of stylists in the United States are independent; that's grown quite a bit over the years.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Buteau continued to share that a college professor, executive producer and stylists have made similar comments.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
From creative directors and stylists to DJs, the picks span every aesthetic imaginable.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
Noun
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As the barbers trimmed patients’ beards, one man summed up the experience in a single word.
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Yeah, there’s a shortage of good barbers out in the woods.
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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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