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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of educator
While reactions to the board’s decision varied, interviews with educators and community leaders revealed common concerns about Hill’s leadership style, frequent turnover within the district and the need for answers about what prompted the investigation.
—
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Alzubi was announced as the incoming principal of Western Hills High School on May 22, but Fort Worth ISD officials said four days later that the Muslim educator had been reassigned to another position.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Twice-weekly episodes are hosted by Getty gallery educator Lilit Sadoyan and guide listeners through breathing exercises and meditation.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Labor shortages have emerged in construction, health care, transportation and other technical fields, prompting employers and educators to invest more heavily in workforce development programs.
—Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for educator
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Alzubi was announced as the incoming principal of Western Hills High School on May 22, but Fort Worth ISD officials said four days later that the Muslim educator had been reassigned to another position.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Twice-weekly episodes are hosted by Getty gallery educator Lilit Sadoyan and guide listeners through breathing exercises and meditation.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Labor shortages have emerged in construction, health care, transportation and other technical fields, prompting employers and educators to invest more heavily in workforce development programs.
—Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for educator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educator
Noun
-
Deputies responded to Roye-Williams Elementary School in Havre De Grace for reports of an assault between a student and two teachers, which resulted in the teachers suffering non-life-threatening injuries.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
-
Other educators included white teachers from the South and the North, sent by churches and aid societies.—
Rodney Coates,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Noun
-
Previously, Alix Earle, Jake Shane, Anastasia Karanikolaou and Stella Jones shared their own updates at sea with Alo, from fitness sessions with wellness instructors to below-deck getting ready videos.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
-
Nine were experienced skydivers, and the other two were about go on tandem jumps with instructor, officials said.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educator. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
