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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
one of those weather gurus that the television networks always drag out whenever there's a big blizzard brewing
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as in practitioners
one who brings an art or science to full realization
the leading guru of electronic music in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of gurus
Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
This October marks the festival’s inaugural run in Miami Beach, but the event is already poised to become a must-attend affair for everyone from independent creatives to brand executives, corporate gurus and scrappy upstarts.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The spa There's no spa on site, but a 1,700-square-foot fitness center and the option of having an in-room Peloton set up (the virtual exercise company's Hudson Yards headquarters is visible from the hotel gym itself) will be much appreciated by fitness gurus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting in the summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half-dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Finance gurus say a countywide sales tax dedicated to schools would mean at least an additional $123 million annually for districts.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Walking the show were Fakemink and Nettspend, two pillars of what label execs and marketing gurus are betting speaks to the Gen Z zeitgeist.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
Online resume advice gurus are also encouraging middle-aged jobseekers to hide clues that could give away their age.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
This October marks the festival’s inaugural run in Miami Beach, but the event is already poised to become a must-attend affair for everyone from independent creatives to brand executives, corporate gurus and scrappy upstarts.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The spa There's no spa on site, but a 1,700-square-foot fitness center and the option of having an in-room Peloton set up (the virtual exercise company's Hudson Yards headquarters is visible from the hotel gym itself) will be much appreciated by fitness gurus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting in the summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half-dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Finance gurus say a countywide sales tax dedicated to schools would mean at least an additional $123 million annually for districts.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Walking the show were Fakemink and Nettspend, two pillars of what label execs and marketing gurus are betting speaks to the Gen Z zeitgeist.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
Online resume advice gurus are also encouraging middle-aged jobseekers to hide clues that could give away their age.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurus
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Some experts recommend keeping your AC no more than 20°F cooler than outdoor temperatures to maximize system efficiency without sacrificing comfort.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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That’s led to a stark split between Wall Street analysts and energy experts, who have been warning that oil supplies could head off a cliff in the coming months or even weeks, dragging the global economy down in the process.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Professional recognition from organizations such as Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers, Leading Lawyers, and LawDragon demonstrates that legal practitioners maintain their professional standards for their entire career.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Those in the media also debate where accountability lies for minimizing harm—with the media practitioners, with regulators, with parents, or with the public (as consumers or citizens).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Of course, Huang wasn’t talking to just anyone, but one of the chief exponents of the wealth tax, nationwide and in California.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Other Democrats and some legal scholars have expressed similar concerns.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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But legal scholars and redistricting experts say the ruling could also have consequences in California’s city hall, school board and county supervisor races.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Smythe played in several rock bands in New Zealand and has a masters in screen composition from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Tragically, most of the multi-track masters from the Kinks recording sessions in the 1960s have been lost.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
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QuickBooks Workforce offers help with setup through wizards and other guides, online support, and personalized assistance from Intuit payroll experts.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Gurus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurus. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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