as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a pedagogue whose classroom lessons consisted entirely of reading directly from the textbook in a monotone
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Recent Examples of pedagogue
The series is devised and curated by poet/singer-songwriter/teacher Darius Degher who, along with poet-pedagogue Marit Anderson and local arts impresario Michael Schmitt, hosts the readings, according to a news release.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Captain İsmet, Detective Kenan, and pedagogue Aysun uncover dark truths hidden in the town’s silence, where fear and guilt protect the killer.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
This isn’t the only AI tool from Grammarly that will pose as a real pedagogue.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 Mar. 2026
Carroll balances it all as a full-time pedagogue.
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Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Even for instructors that care about teaching, keeping student’s attention is increasingly challenging from pedagogues at elementary schools to graduate school professors at elite universities as students show up distracted and on their phones.
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Sergei Revzin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
They are attracted to personalities that feel to them more like friends than pedagogues.
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Caroline Downey,
National Review,
18 July 2025
Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.
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Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
His main teacher was Leon Russianoff, a leading clarinet pedagogue of the latter half of the 20th century, after whom Mr. Drucker would name his son.
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Daniel J. Wakin,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2022
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Captain İsmet, Detective Kenan, and pedagogue Aysun uncover dark truths hidden in the town’s silence, where fear and guilt protect the killer.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
This isn’t the only AI tool from Grammarly that will pose as a real pedagogue.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 Mar. 2026
Carroll balances it all as a full-time pedagogue.
—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Even for instructors that care about teaching, keeping student’s attention is increasingly challenging from pedagogues at elementary schools to graduate school professors at elite universities as students show up distracted and on their phones.
—
Sergei Revzin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
They are attracted to personalities that feel to them more like friends than pedagogues.
—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
18 July 2025
Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.
—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
His main teacher was Leon Russianoff, a leading clarinet pedagogue of the latter half of the 20th century, after whom Mr. Drucker would name his son.
—
Daniel J. Wakin,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedagogue
Noun
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The decision comes after several parents and teachers expressed concern about AI.
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The classroom reflects the Academy’s inclusive model for students, teachers, and families, and also lays the foundation for continued collaboration between Roborock and Miami Lighthouse.
Noun
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Years later, longtime educator Beverly Williams called, offering her a position in Pulaski County -- the same area where Atkins-Butcher had lived in the 1980s and where her parents had recently returned.
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These moments have shaped Pryor’s thinking about teaching and educators’ responsibilities.
Noun
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Nejat’s inspection was conducted by an instructor and Delta video producer named Matthew Miller.
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The elder Moniak, now 86, played six seasons in the Red Sox farm system from 1958-63, and like Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was among the young outfielders who benefited from the tutelage of a special batting instructor named Ted Williams at spring training ‘61-63.
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“Pedagogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedagogue. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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