consultant 1 of 2

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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2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of consultant
as in advisers
a person who gives advice especially professionally a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations

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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Fitness 10 Sources Emily is a health communication consultant, writer, and editor at EVR Creative, specializing in public health research and health promotion. Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025 This corporation not only employs family members of Elite administrators in high-level jobs but also has paid him six-figure sums each year as a consultant. Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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The information used to compile Forbes’ valuations primarily came from team executives, sports bankers, media consultants and public documents, such as arena lease agreements and bond documents. Brett Knight, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Prominent law firms and consultants are already working to sell lobbying campaigns to their clients. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for consultant

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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultant. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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