protégé
noun
pro·té·gé
ˈprō-tə-ˌzhā 
ˌprō-tə-ˈzhā
: one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
Examples of protégé in a Sentence
He was a protégé of the great composer.
Recent Examples on the Web
The current prime minister, Abe’s protege Sanae Takaichi, has called snap polls next month to capitalize on her rising popularity while hoping to rebuild the LDP brand.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Similar views are now represented by his protege Sanae Takaichi, who took office in October as Japan’s first female prime minister.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The duo became inseparable as coach and protege for more than a decade, during which time Hamed became a five-time national schoolboy champion and 1990 junior ABA champion before turning professional on his 18th birthday.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The Bill Belichick protege tree hadn’t impressed most NFL observers.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Head coach and mentor Kenny Dillingham has already wished his former protege luck in his future endeavors, as he is set to be one of the top candidates transferring this offseason.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Bessent was a protege of Stan Druckenmiller, who pushed him into the high-profile job of chief investment officer in 2011.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Connect 3 is searching for their next protege.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Now the official Jedi protege of Obi-Wan, Anakin begins a romance with Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a member of the Galactic Senate.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Similar views are now represented by his protege Sanae Takaichi, who took office in October as Japan’s first female prime minister.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The duo became inseparable as coach and protege for more than a decade, during which time Hamed became a five-time national schoolboy champion and 1990 junior ABA champion before turning professional on his 18th birthday.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The Bill Belichick protege tree hadn’t impressed most NFL observers.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Head coach and mentor Kenny Dillingham has already wished his former protege luck in his future endeavors, as he is set to be one of the top candidates transferring this offseason.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Bessent was a protege of Stan Druckenmiller, who pushed him into the high-profile job of chief investment officer in 2011.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Connect 3 is searching for their next protege.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Now the official Jedi protege of Obi-Wan, Anakin begins a romance with Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a member of the Galactic Senate.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Protégé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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protégé
noun
pro·té·gé
ˈprōt-ə-ˌzhā
: a person under the care or training of someone influential especially for the furthering of his or her career
Etymology
French, from protéger "to protect"
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