variants also advisor
Definition of advisernext
as in consultant
a person who gives advice especially professionally our financial adviser had some words of caution about buying a second home

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Recent Examples of adviser Hancock worked closely with Abbott as the former chair of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee and became a go-to economic adviser to the governor during the large-scale disruptions, such as the pandemic and deadly winter freeze in 2021. Benjamin Wermund, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026 But many financial advisers also recommend life insurance for their clients, for a host of reasons. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026 Financial advisors generally recommend having three to six months' worth of living expenses set aside as emergency savings. Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026 Airlines might decide to delay departures in some cases to wait for passengers to clear screening, said Rich Davis, senior security advisor at risk mitigation company International SOS. ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adviser
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consultant
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  • Kordia’s family and legal consultants were not allowed to contact her during her hospital stay, the statement said.
    Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Wang won election to the Arcadia City Council in November 2022 with assistance from Sun, who at the time, was her fiance and campaign consultant.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026

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“Adviser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adviser. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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