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 Kazor assumed her role at Johnny Was in December 2025, having worked as chief commercial officer and strategic adviser for the brand since April 2025. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 The official cited the return of a senior Machado adviser who had previously spent an extended period sheltered in the Argentine Embassy in Caracas as an example of the political opening Washington wants to expand. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 Accountants, employees, outside advisors and service providers may each handle different pieces of the financial process. — Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Seryl sat nearby, on a matching couch, facing three advisers. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adviser
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consultant
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  • Dennis Speigel is the owner and founder of International Theme Park Services and a global consultant to the leisure industry.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Sendhil Revuluri, a former board appointee and education consultant, dropped out of the board president race last month, citing the flood of outside money.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Adviser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adviser. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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