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

Tony Quinn, formerly a GOP redistricting consultant and a longtime political analyst, points out that a disproportionately high portion of in-person voters are Republicans. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Chapman is an education programs consultant with the California Department of Education. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Another cast member, Elisa Carassai, is a writer, editorial consultant, and member of Messina and Rizzo’s creative circle. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026

Ava Astaire McKenzie, the 84-year-old daughter of Fred Astaire, is lending support to the project while her son, Tyler McKenzie, is a consultant and co-producer. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026