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
The barber was cutting hair in his shop around 11 a.m. near the corner of Flushing and Varick Aves.
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Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Officials reasoned that the property’s existing zoning, neighborhood commercial — allowing restaurants, banks, barber shops and similar businesses — better served the community.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Its barber tradition dates back to the 17th century, when Carlo Antonio Zucca opened his first barbershop in the Italian city.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Officials reasoned that the property’s existing zoning, neighborhood commercial — allowing restaurants, banks, barber shops and similar businesses — better served the community.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Its barber tradition dates back to the 17th century, when Carlo Antonio Zucca opened his first barbershop in the Italian city.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barber
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Stevens was one of three assistants who were part of a staff of over a dozen, including bodyguards, nannies, a chef, hair stylist and makeup artist.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Luxury fashion house Schiaparelli was tagged in Lopez’s post, along with a team of stylists who helped her tap into superstar mode.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Barber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barber. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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