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
Barking drill instructors met them at the gate.
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Certified instructors continue teaching his wet-on-wet oil painting technique to the masses, and the Smithsonian acquired several of his works for its permanent collection in 2019.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Plus, resorts like Finolhu have dive centers staffed with instructors who are eager to make diving accessible for everyone.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Previous instructors Vishnu Sinha from Columbia University and Berlinale Talents alumna Paromita Dhar are returning.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
All instructors must obtain 500 hours of Pilates certification, which Ryser said is not the standard across the industry, but a higher bar Club Pilates sets for its trainers.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
That includes programming co-created by Peloton instructors Christine D’Ercole, Susie Chan, Joslyn Thompson Rule and Charlotte Weidenbach.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
And the late conceptual artist, Chris Burden, and still-active light and space artist James Turrell have ties to the school as students and instructors.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
With dedicated learning parks, patient instructors, and fun surprises around every turn, Beaver Creek, Colorado, is an ideal destination this winter.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
Jp Mangalindan, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Certified instructors continue teaching his wet-on-wet oil painting technique to the masses, and the Smithsonian acquired several of his works for its permanent collection in 2019.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Plus, resorts like Finolhu have dive centers staffed with instructors who are eager to make diving accessible for everyone.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Previous instructors Vishnu Sinha from Columbia University and Berlinale Talents alumna Paromita Dhar are returning.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
All instructors must obtain 500 hours of Pilates certification, which Ryser said is not the standard across the industry, but a higher bar Club Pilates sets for its trainers.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
That includes programming co-created by Peloton instructors Christine D’Ercole, Susie Chan, Joslyn Thompson Rule and Charlotte Weidenbach.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
And the late conceptual artist, Chris Burden, and still-active light and space artist James Turrell have ties to the school as students and instructors.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
With dedicated learning parks, patient instructors, and fun surprises around every turn, Beaver Creek, Colorado, is an ideal destination this winter.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructors
Noun
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Floyd said the group also provides support to art teachers and school art programs through field trips and by funding art supplies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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At school, teachers hid their identities and students made sly side comments.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include nature walks and hands-on activities led by science center educators, live music from several performers and food and drink from local vendors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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The researchers, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and GSAFE — the statewide organization advocating for LGBTQ+ students, educators and families — found that transgender students were particularly vulnerable.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Instructors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructors. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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