as in advisor
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to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentor
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
The invisible legacy In the end, Sara is left with one last crucial gift from her mentor, Massimiliano—a CD with an enigmatic message.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 3 June 2025
Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Estella also pointed to ongoing efforts, including an upcoming report on the company’s accessibility for people with disabilities and a mentoring pilot program, as examples of the company’s commitment to that policy.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Pryce’s relationship with Santi goes on a lather-rinse-repeat cycle for much of the season, with trust between the kid and his new mentor coming and going so rapidly that each successive shift has less impact.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
The invisible legacy In the end, Sara is left with one last crucial gift from her mentor, Massimiliano—a CD with an enigmatic message.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 3 June 2025
Verb
However, Flacco recently came under some hot water for comments about mentoring the younger guys in the quarterback room.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Estella also pointed to ongoing efforts, including an upcoming report on the company’s accessibility for people with disabilities and a mentoring pilot program, as examples of the company’s commitment to that policy.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Verb
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Edwards has guided the Timberwolves to two consecutive Western Conference Finals berths for the first time in franchise history.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The knowledgeable staff guides guests through Croatia’s unique wine regions, from full-bodied reds of the Pelješac Peninsula to crisp whites from Istria.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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But there has been something about coaching this team, at this stage in his career, that had Maurice make a bold statement Saturday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Smart has coached multiple times when players are entering the portal or weighing their decision while the Bulldogs are still competing.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Under the second Trump administration, Navarro is an adviser to the president again.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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Musk was one of Trump's biggest supporters during his 2024 campaign, donating nearly $275 million, and was a key adviser during the first few months of his second term.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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