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
Land use consultant Elizabeth Peterson of the Elizabeth Peterson Group presented the case on behalf of the owners.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 June 2025
The balance of individuals on the EPA's Science Advisory Board shifted during the first Trump administration, with a sharp jump in consultants and 42% drop in academic expertise.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Working with golf consultant Nathan Leonhardt, however, was more financial strain than golf gain.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The March special election that authorized the board’s removal power cost county taxpayers more than $4 million, not including consultant fees and other expenses related to the investigation, according to the county.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 June 2025
The balance of individuals on the EPA's Science Advisory Board shifted during the first Trump administration, with a sharp jump in consultants and 42% drop in academic expertise.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Working with golf consultant Nathan Leonhardt, however, was more financial strain than golf gain.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The March special election that authorized the board’s removal power cost county taxpayers more than $4 million, not including consultant fees and other expenses related to the investigation, according to the county.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultant
adviser
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Musk was one of Trump's biggest supporters during his 2024 campaign, donating nearly $275 million, and was a key adviser during the first few months of his second term.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Under the second Trump administration, Navarro is an adviser to the president again.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultant. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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