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Recent Examples of docent
This approach differs from the traditional docent model, which often centers on the transmission of information.
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Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
This approach differs from the traditional docent model, which often centers on the transmission of information.
—Devon Akmon, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
The docent explained that, as a young artist, Rauschenberg was often short of cash, but felt—knew—that art could be made out of anything, even a bedcover.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2023, Fernald and fellow docent Tony Misch were on hand to accept the Cornerstone of the Arts Creative Impact Award from the city of San Jose, noting that the program had reached more than 1 million students in its five decades.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
This approach differs from the traditional docent model, which often centers on the transmission of information.
—Devon Akmon, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
The docent explained that, as a young artist, Rauschenberg was often short of cash, but felt—knew—that art could be made out of anything, even a bedcover.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2023, Fernald and fellow docent Tony Misch were on hand to accept the Cornerstone of the Arts Creative Impact Award from the city of San Jose, noting that the program had reached more than 1 million students in its five decades.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for docent
Noun
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Daniel Birnbaum is a professor of philosophy at the Städelschule in Frankfurt.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Richard Katskee, a law professor at Duke University, viewed it differently.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that the Piper PA-28-140 experienced rapidly declining engine performance shortly after departing from Deer Valley Airport on March 4, forcing the instructor to attempt an emergency return.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Katherine Rochester is an editor at Artforum and an instructor in the MA in Curatorial Practice Program at the School of Visual Arts, in New York City.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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At four months old, doctors diagnosed him with a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) between the left and right ventricles in his heart, as well as pulmonary hypertension.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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After Fowler was taken to the hospital, doctors found antifreeze in his system — causing significant damage to his internal organs.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Convince the city’s powers to consult with advisers and decision-makers with deep roots in the neighborhoods — community leaders, organizers, educators and art-makers.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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That conversation, Tabatabai said, was just the start of what will be a long-term reframing of how educators teach about Chavez and the farmworkers movement — something teachers across the state already have begun to reckon with since the allegations arose.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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On the cusp of his 90th birthday, the dean of Bay Area jazz pianism shares music and some first-hand accounts witnessing Davis and Coltrane in action in San Francisco.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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One associate dean couched the misstep as a result of learning pains tied to the adoption of new technology.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Gosling stars as neurotic and brilliant schoolteacher Ryland Grace, who is recruited by Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller) to help solve why the sun is dimming.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Linda Cooper, a former South Carolina schoolteacher, says she’s been struck six times, and so does Carl Mize, a former Oklahoma rodeo rider.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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This isn’t the only AI tool from Grammarly that will pose as a real pedagogue.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 Mar. 2026
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Carroll balances it all as a full-time pedagogue.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Docent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docent. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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