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
The resumption of federal student loan repayments last year sparked concern that even more teachers could leave their jobs, worsening the shortages of educators.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Before the storm, the majority of New Orleans educators were Black women, like Gilbert, who were certified to teach, and the average teacher had about 15 years of experience.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Tokyo Bitcoin Base also works closely with the Plan ₿ Network, a global Bitcoin network that supports Bitcoin learners and educators, as well as Thailand’s BOB Space.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The three-day summit hosted by the SNCC Legacy Project aimed to equip educators with tools to teach about the pivotal movement that changed the country.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Murphy’s family background — his parents were teachers, his grandfather a headmaster, most of his aunts and uncles educators — gave him a natural connection to the role.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Jewish students and educators, in particular, are facing rising levels of ostracization, bullying, threats and even acts of violence.
—Daniel Klein, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
This too can be a challenging undertaking since only three percent of early childhood educators are men.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
Teachers are facing an uphill battle with the shortage of bilingual teachers, as well as the lack of educators who know how to adapt curricula to the unique needs of ELLs.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Before the storm, the majority of New Orleans educators were Black women, like Gilbert, who were certified to teach, and the average teacher had about 15 years of experience.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Tokyo Bitcoin Base also works closely with the Plan ₿ Network, a global Bitcoin network that supports Bitcoin learners and educators, as well as Thailand’s BOB Space.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The three-day summit hosted by the SNCC Legacy Project aimed to equip educators with tools to teach about the pivotal movement that changed the country.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Murphy’s family background — his parents were teachers, his grandfather a headmaster, most of his aunts and uncles educators — gave him a natural connection to the role.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Jewish students and educators, in particular, are facing rising levels of ostracization, bullying, threats and even acts of violence.
—Daniel Klein, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
This too can be a challenging undertaking since only three percent of early childhood educators are men.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
Teachers are facing an uphill battle with the shortage of bilingual teachers, as well as the lack of educators who know how to adapt curricula to the unique needs of ELLs.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
Noun
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According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In Fresno and other areas with high immigrant populations, school officials are training teachers on how to talk to families to encourage them to come to school and on what to do if there is an immigration raid on campus.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Families will paint Autumn Gnomes together, with instructors guiding the process step-by-step so even beginners can walk away proud of their canvas.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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