as in teachers
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 educators
Watch burlesque performers, talk with educators and hear from guest speakers.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, some educators received multiple complaints and some complaints were general commentary, the spokesperson said.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
The 82-year-old first arrived in the area in 1967 and spent decades as a school teacher who frequented the restaurant with fellow educators.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The same year, Weiss also founded the AMATZ initiative, a nonprofit that trains Jewish educators and principals on how to better serve their female students.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Thousands of astronomers, students, educators and space scientists are gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, this week as the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247) kicks off Monday — launching what many in the field consider the Super Bowl of astronomy.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Increase salaries for educators.
—Lisa Morgan, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The survey focuses on whether educators are properly teaching students about reparations precedents.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
That means language access built in from the start, real public options held to the same expectation of results, and investing in the educators who carry this work, especially in high-need schools.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, some educators received multiple complaints and some complaints were general commentary, the spokesperson said.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
The 82-year-old first arrived in the area in 1967 and spent decades as a school teacher who frequented the restaurant with fellow educators.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The same year, Weiss also founded the AMATZ initiative, a nonprofit that trains Jewish educators and principals on how to better serve their female students.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Thousands of astronomers, students, educators and space scientists are gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, this week as the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247) kicks off Monday — launching what many in the field consider the Super Bowl of astronomy.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Increase salaries for educators.
—Lisa Morgan, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The survey focuses on whether educators are properly teaching students about reparations precedents.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
That means language access built in from the start, real public options held to the same expectation of results, and investing in the educators who carry this work, especially in high-need schools.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
Noun
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Clever even hosted three of his former teachers from Santa Teresa High School, taking the opportunity to apologize to them for not being such a great student.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chandler was there trying to get a job as a seasonal lifeguard in 2023, and Sterrenburg was one of the state program’s instructors.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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