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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
Personal trainers, specialist therapists, and yoga gurus are brought in on request—particularly recommended is the one-on-one reformer pilates session with physiotherapist Tobina Marx, or an osteopathy treatment with Emma Wightman, spirited in from her practice in nearby Stockbridge.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 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
Redfin’s calculations seem far better than those from gurus who mistakenly tell you that recent sales equal demand.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The personal finance gurus set out to find the best place to celebrate Christmas each year and now, for the second year in a row, the city of Atlanta has earned the top spot.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, Larkin wouldn’t necessarily commit to saying 40% of online self-help gurus are sheer grifters.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
Most claims made by health gurus and social-media influencers are exaggerated.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Modern gurus brought these philosophies back into the fold.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 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
Redfin’s calculations seem far better than those from gurus who mistakenly tell you that recent sales equal demand.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The personal finance gurus set out to find the best place to celebrate Christmas each year and now, for the second year in a row, the city of Atlanta has earned the top spot.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, Larkin wouldn’t necessarily commit to saying 40% of online self-help gurus are sheer grifters.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
Most claims made by health gurus and social-media influencers are exaggerated.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Modern gurus brought these philosophies back into the fold.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurus
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But experts have long said that relying on military forces rather than investing in local policing threatens to worsen already grave security crises.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The annual Greater Cincinnati Home Expo brings together the most knowledgeable building experts in the community to give you the opportunity to ask them anything.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Thorne has a strong reputation among many practitioners for their gold-standard third-party testing process, commitment to good manufacturing processes, and high-quality ingredients.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Winners include independent artists and practitioners Ceci Tejeda, Amal Azzam, Leah Cashaw, Nalani Moesch and Anja Notanja; and organizations such as TBEY Arts Center, Iwigara Holistic Hub and Green Baked Goods.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 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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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Experts have already noted that Section 122 was designed to address balance-of-payments deficits, a condition legal scholars argue does not currently exist in the manner the statute requires.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jason Harris, who serves as the associate dean for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Purdue, stated that the experience provided by the Alpha-E equips students with the technical skills necessary for the evolving energy sector.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is a recurring trope in mythology, that dogs and horses recognize their masters when people do not.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Only the best of the bat-to-ball wizards can build a career in the majors.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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