as in elder
the senior member of a group
the dean of the Aspen ski instructors oversaw the training of the rescue team
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Recent Examples of dean
McCann is a professor of law and associate dean at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and a visiting professor of law at Harvard Law School.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list.
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The program would combine courses taught by Kennedy and Munk faculty members, according to the deans of both institutions.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
This is the domain of Warren Buffett, considered by many the dean of U.S. stock pickers.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list.
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The program would combine courses taught by Kennedy and Munk faculty members, according to the deans of both institutions.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
This is the domain of Warren Buffett, considered by many the dean of U.S. stock pickers.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dean
Noun
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Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world — one fueled by the habits of young people and the other by their elders.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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In Liberia, as well as among members of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, young people bend their knees slightly or—if the older person is seated—drop to one or both knees to honor their elders.—
Chris Ciolli,
AFAR Media,
15 July 2025
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While his leash might be short, the veteran has the support of his coaching staff and organization as the starter for the time being.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Multiple teams have expressed interest in the Royals’ top veterans.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Over the decades, this grand doyen of LGBTQ+ literature, a member of the famed Violet Quill gay men’s writing group, would be a source of advice and support.—
Michael T. Luongo
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Or so sportscar journalism doyen Gary Watkins says, anyway.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Kennard and third-year player Tuli Tuipulotu give the Chargers future options at the position with elder statesmen Khalil Mack and Bud Dupree approaching the twilight of their careers.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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At Chapter One, Lira, with more than a decade on the job, has become the restaurant’s elder statesman.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Terry Starks, senior, Eagle Mountain Eagle Mountain made the playoffs in its inaugural season last year without any seniors on the roster.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 July 2025
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The concept is simple yet powerful: use your platform to raise small donations that go toward covering memberships for people who might not otherwise afford them, like seniors, teens or single parents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Dean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dean. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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