as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Recent Examples of educator
Jones would later admit that the shooting was real, and actually did kill 20 young children and six educators.
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Tovia Smith, NPR, 6 June 2025
In addition to running a high-end practice, Dr. Bri is a respected educator who trains new cosmetic dentists in the art and science of smile design.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
All of the candidates have backgrounds as educators and principals, working their way up to administrative roles.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The director is Joseph Getter, a local musician, educator and parent with more than 25 years of experience as a member of this group, according to a release.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Tovia Smith, NPR, 6 June 2025
In addition to running a high-end practice, Dr. Bri is a respected educator who trains new cosmetic dentists in the art and science of smile design.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
All of the candidates have backgrounds as educators and principals, working their way up to administrative roles.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The director is Joseph Getter, a local musician, educator and parent with more than 25 years of experience as a member of this group, according to a release.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educator
Noun
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Hardin, 56, was in prison serving a decadeslong sentence for the 2017 murder of water department employee James Appleton in Gateway, Arkansas, and the 1997 rape of a school teacher in nearby Rogers.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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To that end, the Institute sends teachers into public schools across the state.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Noun
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These aren’t the kinds of problems a self-reliant horse-riding instructor typically has to concern herself with.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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The wet lease includes a pilot available to run the sub on demand, although those who prefer to keep their hands on the wheel can gain certification at the company’s training center in Curacao or have an instructor come to them for onboard lessons.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educator. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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