PROTÉGÉ Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

protégé

noun

Definition of protégé

as in student

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Recent Examples of protégé Some feel Bleek’s lifestyle and financial standing aren’t reflective of his position as a loyal friend and protege of Jay-Z, whose wealth has inspired discussions on entrepreneurship, capitalism, and the weight of cultural currency. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026 The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a veteran Green Lantern, and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Jordan’s protege who is learning the ropes. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 July 2026 So in steps his protege, Chris O’Leary, who coached under him at Georgia State and Notre Dame before spending the 2024 season coaching Chargers safeties. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Kevin Dobson played rookie detective Bobby Crocker, Kojak’s loyal protege. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for protégé

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Noun

Bye Aerospace also designed the aircraft around safety and repeatable handling for student pilots.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
The Office of Student Assistance and Support and University Health Services are providing student support as needed, the university said.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of student

Noun

Two sets of Brooks River behemoths duke it out, including last year’s champion, Bear #32 (Chunk).

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
That record had been held by Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time world champions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of champion

Noun

Nixon embodies that for people, Dunn said, adding that her authenticity also attracts supporters.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Finally, supporters of the industry’s decisions contend that employers and venues have legitimate responsibilities to protect audiences and employees from hate speech, regardless of an entertainer’s race or gender.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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