as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
we're looking for volunteers to mentor students in the theater arts
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Recent Examples of mentor
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Her face, framed by her signature auburn bob, retained the elasticity that once earned her comparisons to her friend and mentor Lucille Ball.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Miller is taking on the responsibility of mentoring younger players, leading film sessions and increasing on-court vocal leadership.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Sean Connery served as the mentor figure.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Her face, framed by her signature auburn bob, retained the elasticity that once earned her comparisons to her friend and mentor Lucille Ball.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Additionally, Smith is committed to mentoring emerging actors through her Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Miller is taking on the responsibility of mentoring younger players, leading film sessions and increasing on-court vocal leadership.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Verb
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Young guided the offense on a touchdown-scoring drive to begin the matchup, but his effectiveness waned as the Patriots piled on points.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The seven-time Grammy winner has long been embraced by fans for pushing boundaries and using her voice to advocate for human rights — something the star says has been a guiding light for her.—
Melody Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two weeks later, Neon launched the film’s Oscar campaign, coaching I, Tonya to a $30 million domestic release and 3 Academy Award nominations (with a best supporting actress win for Allison Janney).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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Luongo was coached by Tallas for the final five-plus seasons of his Hockey Hall of Fame career and now works side-by-side with him as two key members of Florida’s Goaltending Excellence Department.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Breakeven age is only a guideline, advisors said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Knudsen, chief scientific adviser in research and early development at Novo Nordisk, played a pivotal role in turning it into an effective drug promoting weight loss that millions of people take today.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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