as in elder
the senior member of a group
the dean of the Aspen ski instructors oversaw the training of the rescue team
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Recent Examples of dean
Lockwood is executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine.
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Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
A student who misses an entire class period or arrives to class more than 10 minutes late is considered unexcused unless the teacher or dean receives a pass accounting for the student’s whereabouts.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Jason King, dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, said Dudamel’s career reflects the university’s emphasis on artistic collaboration and cultural connection.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, the research deans from various colleges here at MSU discuss these issues regularly with each other and other university officials to strategize how to navigate these difficult times, sharing information among people with different roles.
—Nara Parameswaran, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
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Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
A student who misses an entire class period or arrives to class more than 10 minutes late is considered unexcused unless the teacher or dean receives a pass accounting for the student’s whereabouts.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Jason King, dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, said Dudamel’s career reflects the university’s emphasis on artistic collaboration and cultural connection.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, the research deans from various colleges here at MSU discuss these issues regularly with each other and other university officials to strategize how to navigate these difficult times, sharing information among people with different roles.
—Nara Parameswaran, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dean
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But Gen Z is now the most active cinemagoing demographic, attending more films per year than their elders, according to a new Fandango study.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of the pillars of the Tongan Polynesian culture is to respect your elders.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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With Minnesota missing multiple rotation players, veteran forward Joe ingles made his first start of the season.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Caterpillar veteran Kyle Epley was promoted to CFO effective May 1, at which time Bonfield will assume an advisory role.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Larijani is also close with former President Hassan Rouhani, who can be brought in from the cold as the doyen of the regime’s West-facing faction.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
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Buñuel, Bergman, Éric Rohmer, Satyajit Ray, Miloš Forman, and plenty of Andrzej Wajda and Miklós Jancsó—the Hungarian doyen of the long take.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Rangers need another strong campaign from the two elder statesmen on the starting staff.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The franchise’s elder statesmen understand that Jokic is an inextricable aspect of any conversation about Murray’s developing legacy.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are over 20,000 seniors in the Tracy and Lodi areas alone.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Authorities also warned that smoke and ash may impact air quality in the area, advising residents — especially children and seniors — to remain indoors and avoid the area if possible.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Dean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dean. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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