as in dean
the senior member of a group
as the grizzled nestor of American film critics, he greatly influences what other reviewers write
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestor
Noun
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Walz, who was previously associate dean and department chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, as well as as assistant dean for special projects at CONHP, will officially begin her new duties July 1.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026 -
But if the online tool cannot be turned back on safely, school officials will work with deans, department heads, and instructors regarding alternate ways to end the semester, sharing more information before noon Sunday.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Marks and Nicholas were both charged with two counts of exploitation of an elder, conspiracy to commit a felony, and resisting an officer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Robin Granites, a senior Warlpiri elder and spokesperson for the family of the girl, urged for calm.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Purrazzo also has the opportunity to help veterans and first-responders in need.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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In 1984, Monsanto and six other chemical companies agreed to pay a $180 million settlement to Vietnam veterans who were exposed to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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