Synonyms of adviser

adviser

noun

əd-ˈvī-zər 

variants also advisor

as in consultant

a person who gives advice especially professionally

our financial adviser had some words of caution about buying a second home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consultant
• confidant
• counselor
• counsel
• expert
• specialist
• consigliere
• professional
• pro
• cabinet
• authority
• kitchen cabinet
• sounding board

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• client
• advisee
• counselee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adviser

Gordon, who will retire next year, has assigned fiscal adviser Luz Cazares to work with the district as part of the county’s fiscal oversight. — Chaewon Chung august 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Fishback claimed to be an adviser to the new initiative, which Musk’s camp disputed. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

Iger will remain a senior advisor and board member until the end of the year. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Nina Smith, a former Buttigieg adviser who now works closely with progressive causes, disagreed. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026