as in adviser
a person who gives advice especially professionally
the President's trusted consigliere and chief political strategist
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Recent Examples of consigliere
Most presidents have come to rely on White House staff, friends and confidantes whose portfolios are mostly beyond the reach of congressional oversight, like Trump’s immigration consigliere Stephen Miller.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Other Indigenous characters, like the Orphan Lilla Belle (Natalia Del Riego) and Constance’s consigliere Jack Cree (Michael Greyeyes, squandered), are similarly underdeveloped.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Stanfa consigliere Anthony Piccolo was talking with Avena about the problem with cooperators and phone taps.
—George Anastasia, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The King of England now considers Marchetti his consigliere on regenerative fashion and digital innovation, collaborating on several initiatives and projects that bridge luxury commerce with environmental responsibility.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Other Indigenous characters, like the Orphan Lilla Belle (Natalia Del Riego) and Constance’s consigliere Jack Cree (Michael Greyeyes, squandered), are similarly underdeveloped.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Stanfa consigliere Anthony Piccolo was talking with Avena about the problem with cooperators and phone taps.
—George Anastasia, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The King of England now considers Marchetti his consigliere on regenerative fashion and digital innovation, collaborating on several initiatives and projects that bridge luxury commerce with environmental responsibility.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consigliere
Noun
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China’s biggest chain of eye hospitals is working with an adviser on the share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.—
Julia Fioretti,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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If financial advice or an advisor feels off, listen to your gut.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The large attendance is expected because the meeting will feature a presentation on options for a Downtown Improvement Plan from consultant Houseal Lavigne, which is expected to bring multiple ideas for consideration in its presentation.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ryland is only supposed to be a consultant.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Consigliere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consigliere. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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