as in adviser
a person who gives advice especially professionally
a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations
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Recent Examples of consultant
Eikenberry will continue serving in a consultant role before retirement, helping with the leadership transition and having a voice in special projects.
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Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2025
Barbabella wrote in April that after conducting a comprehensive diagnostic, laboratory testing, consultations with 14 specialty consultants, the president demonstrated no abnormalities aside from minor sun damage, recommending a colonoscopy in 2027.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Environmental consultant Karras said the state should view refinery safety as an economic issue.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
Bolthouse is a nonprofit consultant and a San Diego resident since 1997.
—John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
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Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2025
Barbabella wrote in April that after conducting a comprehensive diagnostic, laboratory testing, consultations with 14 specialty consultants, the president demonstrated no abnormalities aside from minor sun damage, recommending a colonoscopy in 2027.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Environmental consultant Karras said the state should view refinery safety as an economic issue.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
Bolthouse is a nonprofit consultant and a San Diego resident since 1997.
—John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultant
adviser
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Her organization trains advisers, offers consulting services, and develops tools to help families prepare the next generations for wealth by openly discussing values and helping offspring define their own futures.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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McMahon has made Meg Kilgannon, who advocates for more Christian leadership in school districts, a top adviser.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultant. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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