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
But McCrorey Heights thrived, becoming home to influential Black educators, clergy, doctors, lawyers, politicians and civil rights activists, such as Reginald Hawkins and Jimmie and Minnie McKee, who opened the historic Excelsior Club.
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Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Romero raised concerns about the years of failing ratings aligning with the COVID-19 pandemic that strained schools, educators and students, and the law that triggered the takeover, suggesting that lawmakers may need to revisit it.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Designed for remote workers, educators, small business owners, and students, iScanner delivers pro-level functionality in an easy-to-use app.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Please know that our educators and administrators approach this work with professionalism, care, and a focus on meeting both the academic and legal responsibilities entrusted to us.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Romero raised concerns about the years of failing ratings aligning with the COVID-19 pandemic that strained schools, educators and students, and the law that triggered the takeover, suggesting that lawmakers may need to revisit it.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Designed for remote workers, educators, small business owners, and students, iScanner delivers pro-level functionality in an easy-to-use app.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Please know that our educators and administrators approach this work with professionalism, care, and a focus on meeting both the academic and legal responsibilities entrusted to us.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educator
Noun
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During a soft lockdown, the school’s teachers are asked to check the hallways for staff and students before locking doors and windows.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Its most passionate and informed teachers, current and former players say, usually aren’t assistant coaches in an NFL building but players.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The instructor’s compensation is far from unusual for them.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 65-year-old exercise instructor and fitness personality didn’t rely on gimmicks to get Mel Owen’s attention.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educator. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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