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noun

Definition of mentornext
as in adviser

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verb

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
Noun
If his instincts prove right, Crow may bring a whole raft of newcomers to Congress who are loyal to a mentor who helped get them there. — Philip Elliott, Time, 27 July 2026 Hers is, admittedly, conventional wisdom that any mentor would offer. — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Verb
Her contracts covered coaching and mentoring for CMS human resources personnel and recommendations for HR improvements. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Shearer broke racial barriers in photography, becoming only the second African American staff photographer at LIFE magazine, following Gordon Parks – who had mentored Shearer. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mentor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
  1. adviser
  2. guide
  3. teacher
  4. coach
  5. counselor
Noun
  • Iran has denied any current negotiations with the US, and a military adviser to the supreme leader has threatened American ships taking part in a blockade of Iranian ports.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The production also employs several military advisers, according to De Oliveira.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of adviser
Verb
  • Her grandmother's philosophy, passed down through the Dust Bowl and beyond, still guides the family.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • And Loftin’s clutch gene has guided the Royals to key victories.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of guide
Noun
  • At first, they were taught at home, and Lessing would admit that her mother was a gifted teacher.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Samantha Ness, a history teacher in Phoenix, said parents should focus on making sure children have basic supplies rather than getting caught up in trendy, decorative or expensive items.
    — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of teacher
Verb
  • His father coached women’s tennis for Georgia for nearly four decades.
    — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Best for individualized small business support Anthem Tax Services focuses on coaching its clients through the tax relief process.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • Staff review medical needs, match campers with counselors and arrange meet ups before opening day so that by the time campers arrive, little is left to chance.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The results are larger class sizes, fewer counselors, deferred maintenance and another round of painful budget cuts.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of counselor

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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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