Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestor
Noun
  • Normally home to the cathedral's dean, the Tudor-era deanery has been unused since the last dean resigned in March 2025.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The three coaches and a dean were later reinstated.
    Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During a hospital stay, Roy’s enfeebled mother fixates on the caste and religious affiliations of the doctors treating her—the sort of thing that will be familiar to anyone who has cringed at a diminished elder’s unfiltered prejudices.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Growing up with her dad — songwriter and producer Kim Bullard who played with Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and Simon & Garfunkel — as well as elders who were all musicians, Rose learned how to flesh out her poetry into songs.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Leading nominee Lady Gaga, Latin Icon Award recipient Ricky Martin and viral video breakouts Sombr and Conan Gray showcased MTV's commitment to balancing veterans and upstarts during the 2025 VMAs.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Thomas is a former NBA lottery pick and 13-year veteran and current basketball coach at a high school just up the road, Paramus Catholic, who had just shared a hearty handshake and hug with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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