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 nestor
Even worse, newcomer Nestor Cortes lasted only two starts before joining the walking wounded.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The names in the 2025 hurricane season are Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
Scott was referring to the Yankees’ December deal with the Brewers that sent Williams to New York and Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin to Milwaukee.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
List of 2025 hurricane names Andrea Barry Chantal Dexter
Erin
Fernand
Gabrielle
Humberto
Imelda
Jerry
Karen
Lorenzo
Melissa
Nestor
Olga
Pablo
Rebekah
Sebastien
Tanya
Van
Wendy
The list is one of six that are rotated every year, meaning this list was last used in 2019 and will be used again in 2031.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
The names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season are Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van and Wendy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
The Yankees also moved on from Gleyber Torres, Anthony Rizzo, Alex Verdugo and Nestor Cortes, who all played large – if not necessarily successful – parts in the 2024 World Series.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Along with Aniston, 56, and Witherspoon, 49, Mark Duplass (Chip Black), Billy Crudup (Cory Ellison), Karen Pittman (Mia Jordan) and Greta Lee (Stella Bak) return for season 4, as well as Nicole Beharie (Christina Hunter) and Nestor Carbonell (Yanko Flores).
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 May 2025
Returning stars include Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Nicole Beharie — and fan-favorite Jon Hamm.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The names in the 2025 hurricane season are Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
Scott was referring to the Yankees’ December deal with the Brewers that sent Williams to New York and Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin to Milwaukee.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
List of 2025 hurricane names Andrea Barry Chantal Dexter
Erin
Fernand
Gabrielle
Humberto
Imelda
Jerry
Karen
Lorenzo
Melissa
Nestor
Olga
Pablo
Rebekah
Sebastien
Tanya
Van
Wendy
The list is one of six that are rotated every year, meaning this list was last used in 2019 and will be used again in 2031.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
The names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season are Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van and Wendy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
The Yankees also moved on from Gleyber Torres, Anthony Rizzo, Alex Verdugo and Nestor Cortes, who all played large – if not necessarily successful – parts in the 2024 World Series.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Along with Aniston, 56, and Witherspoon, 49, Mark Duplass (Chip Black), Billy Crudup (Cory Ellison), Karen Pittman (Mia Jordan) and Greta Lee (Stella Bak) return for season 4, as well as Nicole Beharie (Christina Hunter) and Nestor Carbonell (Yanko Flores).
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 May 2025
Returning stars include Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Nicole Beharie — and fan-favorite Jon Hamm.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestor
Noun
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Kim Elaine Barrett, the vice dean of research at the University of California Davis School of Medicine, said her school lost grants aimed at building a biomedical workforce that is more representative of the population.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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These cranes are known for their resilience and strong familial bonds, often migrating in flocks that include young birds guided by their experienced elders.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Most prominently, after a shocking murder devastates Jackson, the town elders convene a community-wide meeting to debate whether or not to dispatch a team to avenge his death.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Vance, a Marine veteran, is touring a multi-agency Federal Joint Operations Center as well as a Federal Mobile Command Center.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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According to Whitney Decker, Travis Decker, a veteran, was suffering from mental health issues at the time.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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