Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cicerone
Jen Blair, 45, is one of 28 master cicerones, or beer experts, in the world, only five of whom are women.
—
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Here our cicerone stopped and turned back to address us.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Producing full-bodied, low-carb beers can be difficult, but the challenge has inspired innovation, Katherine Benecke, a cicerone at Treadwell Park in New York City, told Fox News Digital.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The advanced cicerone — a cicerone is like a sommelier, but for beer rather than wine — also writes a Substack about drinking and music, Beer & Soul.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 13 June 2025
In both her garden and her paintings, color is the cicerone that guides Lauter’s audience through emotional journeys fraught with personal iconography and symbolic meditations on life and mortality.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Founder and brew master David Reese is the only advanced cicerone in the state and one of only 139 in the world, earning this certification for his advanced knowledge of beer and flavors.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2024
Dealing with the passion of the artist through the complexity of the man, Cooper inhabits Bernstein and Maestro’s compositions with Nézet-Séguin as his cicerone.
Like Maestro Cooper, Nézet-Séguin lost himself within the music of the film and the power of the art form while channeling Bernstein.
—A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2023
Monosoff is also a certified cicerone — which means she’s trained to taste, evaluate and serve beer — and a master sommelier, the highest distinction for a wine expert.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2020
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Here our cicerone stopped and turned back to address us.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Producing full-bodied, low-carb beers can be difficult, but the challenge has inspired innovation, Katherine Benecke, a cicerone at Treadwell Park in New York City, told Fox News Digital.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The advanced cicerone — a cicerone is like a sommelier, but for beer rather than wine — also writes a Substack about drinking and music, Beer & Soul.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 13 June 2025
In both her garden and her paintings, color is the cicerone that guides Lauter’s audience through emotional journeys fraught with personal iconography and symbolic meditations on life and mortality.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Founder and brew master David Reese is the only advanced cicerone in the state and one of only 139 in the world, earning this certification for his advanced knowledge of beer and flavors.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2024
Dealing with the passion of the artist through the complexity of the man, Cooper inhabits Bernstein and Maestro’s compositions with Nézet-Séguin as his cicerone.
Like Maestro Cooper, Nézet-Séguin lost himself within the music of the film and the power of the art form while channeling Bernstein.
—A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2023
Monosoff is also a certified cicerone — which means she’s trained to taste, evaluate and serve beer — and a master sommelier, the highest distinction for a wine expert.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cicerone
Noun
-
Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
-
However, this guide focuses specifically on the skyway level, organized by building.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The musicians in Undercover include Estelle Morales, voice (alum); Hannah Linder, voice; Valentina Koehler, voice; Noah Orlowsky, bass; Sam Greenwald, lead guitar/manager; Ella Arnold, guitar; Christian Barcelata, drums; London Roth, keys/voice; and Arnold Hill, sax/vocals (mentor).—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
-
For example, Crow people have held onto their nation's language; neighbors are often family, or considered such; and many tribal members rely on their clans to mentor children, who eventually become mentors themselves for the next generation.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
But with his broadcast duties, the Hall of Fame quarterback has been more of a pitchman and advisor than hands-on architect.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
-
After stepping out to accommodate Paigyn’s daily noon meditation, Ainsley heads straight to the admissions office to plead her case with advisor, Greta (Miriam Silverman).—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
From Woodland to Rocklin and even Natomas, teachers in the Sacramento region are prepared to strike as soon as the spring.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
-
Meanwhile, David was a teacher and football coach at the neighboring school, Alief Hastings.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cicerone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cicerone. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share