as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system
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Recent Examples of instructors
Sandals Resorts has invested heavily in turning the Caribbean into a pickleball haven, with high-quality courts, pro-grade gear, and on-site instructors ready to guide first-timers.
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AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Abigail was also elected to the Homecoming Court, and she was ultimately named band president and color guard captain by her peers and instructors.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Many surveys show that college students are fearful of saying something that will alienate them from their peers or invite the disapproval of their instructors.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Marvin said instructors will describe a balance on storage that leans toward safes that could still be opened quickly – or for changing your storage options when someone in the home is struggling with mental health.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
This also requires training of the instructors.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The blame for the bias was directed at administrators and not at what professors and instructors are teaching, according to the poll.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Parents can ask their class instructors what is being taught and how to complement that at home.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Substitute instructors provide support when needed.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Abigail was also elected to the Homecoming Court, and she was ultimately named band president and color guard captain by her peers and instructors.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Many surveys show that college students are fearful of saying something that will alienate them from their peers or invite the disapproval of their instructors.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Marvin said instructors will describe a balance on storage that leans toward safes that could still be opened quickly – or for changing your storage options when someone in the home is struggling with mental health.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
This also requires training of the instructors.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The blame for the bias was directed at administrators and not at what professors and instructors are teaching, according to the poll.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Parents can ask their class instructors what is being taught and how to complement that at home.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Substitute instructors provide support when needed.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructors
Noun
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Set in a school for students with dangerous powers, where teachers feast on their pupils upon graduation, this novel centers on a group of classmates who must team up to save themselves from a brutal end.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The critique, rooted in research and observations about generational values and preparedness, is now colliding with practical workplace realities, as managers and educators scramble to bridge gaps between Gen Z expectations and employer demands.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since the Taliban banned girls from attending school beyond grade six, many have relied on online classes provided by educators abroad or by charitable organizations.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Instructors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructors. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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