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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
The red blazer also reflected Emily’s evolving relationship with Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), Emily’s mentor. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 Participants build strong peer connections and mentor younger children, often inspiring them to pursue careers in education. — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Another is fellow edge rusher and future Hall of Famer Khalil Mack, who has mentored Tuipulotu. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 The event benefits Boys to Men Mentoring, which has been helping teenage boys navigate adolescence through mentoring for nearly 30 years. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 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
  • Since arriving in Argentina in April, Thiel has also met several senior members of President Javier Milei's government, including Economy Minister Luis Caputo, Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger and presidential adviser Santiago Caputo.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Trump’s reliance on billionaire advisers and policies favoring large investors collide with his promise to lower everyday costs, as public approval of his economic stewardship sinks to 32% ahead of midterms.
    — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of adviser
Verb
  • Storch makes no secret of his hopes to eventually guide Wednesday back to the Premier League, but this summer has taught him that will be a long road.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Will Howard, a sixth-round pick last year, guided the Steelers to a touchdown while deftly operating the 2-minute offense.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of guide
Noun
  • Fuller is nearly six months into the new position, created as Texas faces growing scrutiny over how school districts handle allegations involving teachers, coaches, and other school employees.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • During the day, these women work as teachers, painter-decorators, full-time carers.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of teacher
Verb
  • Hawaii's Timmy Chang and Troy's Gerad Parker move up two spots from the bottom tier after bounceback seasons, and they are joined by six second-year head coaches new to the list.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Someone who doesn't own a car at all might be coached about how to save for one.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • After the beaver bit the child, counselors intervened and the animal escaped into the water.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For counselors, back-to-school preparations include planning for students who may face challenges with attendance, anxiety and other mental health concerns.
    — Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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