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
Rick Astray-Caneda III — consultant and researcher emphasizing policy implementation and affordability.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Originally from Kermanshah in western Iran, Jalil Pakray now works as a consultant in Fort Lauderdale.
—Jalil Pakray, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Federal agents raided Carvalho’s home and office Wednesday, along with a property connected to Florida education consultant Debra Kerr.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Between 2010 and 2014, Thomas Jacobs worked for the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and as an emergency preparedness independent consultant.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Originally from Kermanshah in western Iran, Jalil Pakray now works as a consultant in Fort Lauderdale.
—Jalil Pakray, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Federal agents raided Carvalho’s home and office Wednesday, along with a property connected to Florida education consultant Debra Kerr.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Between 2010 and 2014, Thomas Jacobs worked for the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and as an emergency preparedness independent consultant.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultant
adviser
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China’s biggest chain of eye hospitals is working with an adviser on the share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.—
Julia Fioretti,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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If financial advice or an advisor feels off, listen to your gut.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultant. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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