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

Luay Ghafari, gardening consultant and author of the book Seed to Table. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

Ryan Gardiner, a political consultant, is now the newest member of the Escondido school board. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

The county intends to hire FEMA public assistance consultant firm Del Sol Consulting, which is owned by two former FEMA employees, to navigate FEMA requirements and maximize reimbursement. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Pugh, now a political consultant, has worked against the billionaire tax ballot measure, which Regan said gave her a reason to lie about him. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026