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
This season will focus around a new mysterious figure, as Hamish Linklater joins as the school’s new dean, and the events of the extended The Boys universe bleed into everyday life at Godolkin University.
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Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Jim Nondorf, dean of admissions for the University of Chicago, was an early supporter of the platform.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
During her time at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Miller’s wife was awarded patents and, on two such awards, she is listed as a co-inventor alongside a dean of Beihang University.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
That's the job of the dean — and by any means necessary.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Jim Nondorf, dean of admissions for the University of Chicago, was an early supporter of the platform.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
During her time at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Miller’s wife was awarded patents and, on two such awards, she is listed as a co-inventor alongside a dean of Beihang University.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
That's the job of the dean — and by any means necessary.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dean
Noun
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Japan and South Korea continue long-running work on humanoids for service and elder-care roles, while established industrial robot makers have explored human-assist systems for years.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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First, many local elder services access points train and maintain a group of volunteer visitors for isolated elders in their community.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leading nominee Lady Gaga, Latin Icon Award recipient Ricky Martin and viral video breakouts Sombr and Conan Gray showcased MTV's commitment to balancing veterans and upstarts during the 2025 VMAs.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thomas is a former NBA lottery pick and 13-year veteran and current basketball coach at a high school just up the road, Paramus Catholic, who had just shared a hearty handshake and hug with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My first tax boss was Stephen Land, a doyen of the international tax bar in New York, now retired.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The six-part series, Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping, will feature the two doyens of British comedy along with newer names such as Ricote, Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Taskmaster contestant Stevie Martin and Krystal Evans.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sony Pictures unveiled its restructuring of its senior film leadership ranks under motion pictures chief Tom Rothman, who ranks as the unrivaled elder statesman of studio leaders in this turbulent moment for Hollywood.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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But his arc from fiery competitor to Ryder Cup ringleader to philosophical elder statesman speaks volumes.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The horrific encounter occurred as the senior rode a tractor near Mulberry Mountain along State Highway 23, also known as Pig Trail Scenic Byway, reported AGFC, the agency that responded to the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Phin Clarkin, a Wauwatosa East High School senior, was the local walkout's organizer.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Dean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dean. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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