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 Elizabeth Shackelford is a senior adviser with the Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group and a foreign affairs columnist for the Chicago Tribune. Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Executive producer Roz Coleman and producing advisor Malú Ansaldo complete the company’s core team. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 Former and current advisors close to Newsom were also helping Swalwell’s campaign, multiple sources told The Times. Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 So too did Trump spiritual advisor Paula White-Cain, who compared the president’s torments to those of Jesus. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adviser
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consultant
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  • The center will also bring nearly 80 jobs, said Dale Morris, senior consultant of government affairs at American Airlines.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Magid, a media consultant that has worked for decades with TV networks and stations, believes local and national TV-news organizations need to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Adviser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adviser. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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