nestor

noun

ˈne-stər How to pronounce nestor (audio)
Definition of nestornext
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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  1. dean
  2. elder
  3. veteran
Noun
  • Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, a Filipino cardinal, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new dean of the College of Cardinals, elevating his profile as a papal contender in the process.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The dean of students said her office was investigating fraternities over allegations of physical assault, hazing and drug use.
    — Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dean
Noun
  • If that doesn’t sound heady enough, Neon also has Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, a three-hour movie about the practical application of the Humanitude methodology in a French elder-care facility.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This could’ve been a story of seasoned elders welcoming a new voice into their fold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of elder
Noun
  • Then Kreiz took the mallet and landed a cannon-shot ring on the bell that was so loud that one of the Citadel traders turned around in shock, and even Wall Street veteran Gerry Cardinale’s eyebrows were raised.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Seiber, 40, was a father of two and an Air Force veteran who served 10 years with the Philadelphia Police Department.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of veteran
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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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