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

Even progressive leaders were turned off by the spotlight courted by some of Platner’s consultants. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

The consultant also recommended the city shift one of the city’s three probation officers into a management role and add a clerk to that department to help with administrative work. — Nathan Pilling july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Satellite industry consultant Stuart Taylor told Ars that SpaceX might consider using a newer material called perovskite (there are some Internet rumors about this) instead of silicon, which could enable much lighter solar panels. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Belfort currently lives in Miami, Florida, working as a motivational speaker, consultant and sales coach, charging tens of thousands for private sessions and speaking engagements. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026