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to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentors
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Brilliance & Excellence Movement is an organization that mentors young men and promotes safe and peaceful communities.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Annoyed with her nephew’s behavior, the Vicomte’s aunt, Madame de Rosemonde (Diane Kruger), mentors Isabelle and boldly transforms her into one of Paris’ leading courtesans.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In the retiree who mentors a child.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Played by Wayans, San Antonio Saviors franchise player Isaiah White has enough championship rings to fill both hands and now mentors the next generation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Acknowledge when someone mentors a colleague, provides cover during a busy period, or shares resources generously.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Viola Davis stars as General Nanisca, the group's leader who mentors a spirited new arrival, Nawi (Thuso Mbedu).
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Brilliance & Excellence Movement is an organization that mentors young men and promotes safe and peaceful communities.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Annoyed with her nephew’s behavior, the Vicomte’s aunt, Madame de Rosemonde (Diane Kruger), mentors Isabelle and boldly transforms her into one of Paris’ leading courtesans.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In the retiree who mentors a child.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Played by Wayans, San Antonio Saviors franchise player Isaiah White has enough championship rings to fill both hands and now mentors the next generation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Acknowledge when someone mentors a colleague, provides cover during a busy period, or shares resources generously.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentors
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For example, financial advisors may recommend placing assets with high-growth potential, such as stocks and mutual funds, in a Roth account for eventual tax-free withdrawals, while holding more tax-efficient assets, such as municipal bond funds, in your personal after-tax or brokerage accounts.—
Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cuba’s complicated barter system with Venezuela—exchanging oil for thousands of Cuban doctors, teachers, sports trainers, technical advisers, and intelligence operatives—has endured.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Book experiences with locals like Barefoot Billy, who guides an epic, 26-mile Jet Ski tour, or Marianne van den Broek, a professional sand sculptor who leads workshops.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Premium Pliers Gugino, who guides striped bass and bluefish around Boston Harbor, and Rubner never leave the dock without a premium pair of pliers.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shetlanders are fisherfolk, sheep farmers, craftspeople, traders, artists, teachers, and musicians.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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To solve the problem, Samuels said teachers need to make sure students stay engaged in their lessons and that their work is rigorous.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The facility has a locker room, showers, training room, industrial-sized washer and dryer, coaches offices and a kitchen.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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As the training mates shared the podium, coaches Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov beamed, snapping photos from the sidelines.—
Patrice Hutton,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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Today’s students deserve adequate support and availability of professional school counselors and psychologists to meet their developmental needs concerning mental health.—
Lisa Morgan,
AJC.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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If the bullying doesn’t stop, do seek help from school leaders, counselors, teachers, coaches and others, including your pediatrician.—
Dr. Mahvash Madni,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, an amendment to Illinois’ Public Community College Act requires that community college courses not be taught solely by AI or generative AI programs in place of instructors.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ski instructors, servers, housekeepers, and seasonal staff often commute long distances—or leave entirely.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mentors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentors. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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