as in dean
the senior member of a group
as the grizzled nestor of American film critics, he greatly influences what other reviewers write
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Recent Examples of nestor
Additional returning stars are Nestor Carbonell and Nicole Beharie.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
The Season 4 ensemble includes new and returning cast members such as Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, Nestor Carbonell, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Boyd Holbrook, and Jon Hamm.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
April had more than a dozen incidents between Nestor and Imperial Beach where hourly hydrogen sulfide levels exceeded 200 ppb.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
In terms of specific changes riders can expect to see, WeGo is implementing a 67% increase in the number of staffing hours covered by security officers at WeGo Central and the Nestor operations and maintenance facility.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On Friday, Saheli’s attorney, Bruce Nestor, said that allegations that Saheli has connections to Hezbollah are false.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
The New York Yankees traded Nestor Cortes and Claeb Durbin for All-Star closer Devin Williams in the offseason.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Even worse, newcomer Nestor Cortes lasted only two starts before joining the walking wounded.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The names in the 2025 hurricane season are Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
The Season 4 ensemble includes new and returning cast members such as Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, Nestor Carbonell, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Boyd Holbrook, and Jon Hamm.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
April had more than a dozen incidents between Nestor and Imperial Beach where hourly hydrogen sulfide levels exceeded 200 ppb.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
In terms of specific changes riders can expect to see, WeGo is implementing a 67% increase in the number of staffing hours covered by security officers at WeGo Central and the Nestor operations and maintenance facility.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On Friday, Saheli’s attorney, Bruce Nestor, said that allegations that Saheli has connections to Hezbollah are false.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
The New York Yankees traded Nestor Cortes and Claeb Durbin for All-Star closer Devin Williams in the offseason.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Even worse, newcomer Nestor Cortes lasted only two starts before joining the walking wounded.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The names in the 2025 hurricane season are Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestor
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The shows are also considered a powerful symbol of Puerto Rican self-reliance and the belief that the US territory can stand tall on its own, says Javier J. Hernández Acosta, dean of the School of Arts, Design and Creative Industries at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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The group’s chair, Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a kidney specialist who was a former dean at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school, said in an interview that his organization had worked with the Trump administration and that threats of funding cuts were key to the effort.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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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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But the veterans are still having their say in Europe — and beyond.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
26 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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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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