as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Recent Examples of educator
Jones would later admit that the shooting was real, and actually did kill 20 young children and six educators.
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Tovia Smith, NPR, 6 June 2025
In addition to running a high-end practice, Dr. Bri is a respected educator who trains new cosmetic dentists in the art and science of smile design.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
All of the candidates have backgrounds as educators and principals, working their way up to administrative roles.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The director is Joseph Getter, a local musician, educator and parent with more than 25 years of experience as a member of this group, according to a release.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Tovia Smith, NPR, 6 June 2025
In addition to running a high-end practice, Dr. Bri is a respected educator who trains new cosmetic dentists in the art and science of smile design.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
All of the candidates have backgrounds as educators and principals, working their way up to administrative roles.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The director is Joseph Getter, a local musician, educator and parent with more than 25 years of experience as a member of this group, according to a release.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educator
Noun
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Information on a memorandum of understanding between the district and the Teachers Like Me Program to offer teacher recruitment services and guidance.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Tamara’s teacher, Oleh Hodovaniuk, told CNN Monday was a very difficult day for the school.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Noun
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On March 17, 1947, Christensen gathered with other flight instructors at a naval air base in Glenview, Illinois.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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She's been a race director, a recruiter for Team in Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a salesperson for a major pharmaceutical company, a blogger for Moogfest, a communications manager for Mission Health, a fitness instructor, and a health coach.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 May 2025
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educator. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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