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
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Sorkin, Kernen and Quick have been anchoring the show together for the last 14 years, with Kernen serving as the doyen of the group, going to back to its 1995 debut.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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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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Will Carless Soft-spoken and with the natural grace and charm of an elder statesman, Jason Wilson has been working to heal young people and families for more than two decades.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Lakers will reportedly host two of the league’s elder statesmen in a pair of their 2025-26 marquee matchups.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some, Book noted, entered the new permanent supportive housing projects the Trust stood up this year — including Hideaway on the Bay in Cutler Bay, where 70-plus formerly homeless seniors now live.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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People at higher risk of serious illness from influenza — including younger kids, seniors, pregnant people and those with health conditions like asthma and lung disease — might need a second flu shot later on in flu season, the outlet reported.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Dean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dean. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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