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

Prior to opening Lafayette Scoop last year, local entrepreneur Alex Teece worked as a management consultant at McKinsey. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Malte Krueger, a PhD who leads the sports science department at Bayer Leverkusen, heard about Biolyz’s trials at Dortmund and knew a couple of guys working as consultants with the startup. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The candidates who qualified for the ballot for Trustee Area D are Daniela Darling, a parent and children therapist; incumbent Trustee Michelle O’Connor-Ratcliff; and Jennifer Dahlquist Ramirez, an educational consultant. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026

However, reporting by Jewish Insider found that Flanagan wrote and submitted an Israel position paper, which AIPAC consultants viewed as Flanagan looking to work with the PAC’s vast network of donors. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026