Synonyms of consultant

consultant

noun

kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt 

as in adviser

a person who gives advice especially professionally

a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adviser
• confidant
• counselor
• expert
• specialist
• counsel
• professional
• consigliere
• pro
• authority
• cabinet
• kitchen cabinet
• sounding board

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• client
• advisee
• counselee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consultant

Officials have acknowledged that the ordinance would make parks and public works projects pricier and require more staff time while roping in outside consultants. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

The music team for the production includes two-time Tony Award winner and two-time Grammy winner Stephen Oremus (music supervisor), Charity Wicks (music director), John Clancy (orchestrations), and Kent Wells (musical consultant). — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Amy Costa, an independent consultant hired by the county, spoke in opposition of the bill at Wednesday’s hearing. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Fears of a glut may be overblown, a global energy consultant said, suggesting that full supply won’t return before 2027. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 6 July 2026