protégé

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Recent Examples of protégé The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Chase Coleman's Tiger Capital, Henry Ellenbogen's Durable Capital and the famed Seth Klarman protege, David Abrams, are all major shareholders here, as is Baillie Gifford, one of the earliest institutional investors to build a major position in Tesla. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 June 2025 The vote – seen by supporters as an effort to guarantee judges’ autonomy and impartiality – has been embraced by Lopez Obrador’s successor and protege, President Claudia Sheinbaum. David Culver, CNN Money, 28 May 2025 The kitchen is helmed by Grise's business partner, Mitch Arens, a former protege of my favorite New Orleans chef, Donald Link. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Condon plays Kate, an engineering brain trust who designs and modifies the vehicles being driven by Sonny Hayes and his young protege. Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 But marital bliss goes kablooey when Ethan has to rescue a former protege (Keri Russell) and also his kidnapped new wife Julia (Michelle Monaghan), plus steal a biohazard device and further enrage his bosses. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 May 2025 Alcaraz, who is deemed a protege of his fellow Spaniard, might inherit the title. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025 Ben Wang stars as Li Fong, a protege learning all the right moves in director Jonathan Entwistle’s ode to the series and the movies. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 17 May 2025 Snead protege James Gladstone, the first-year general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars, made headlines on the first night of the draft by trading up to take cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter with the second overall pick. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protégé
Noun
  • India Today reported that the plane reportedly crashed into the front side of the three-story school building, leaving several students trapped.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • These leading experts help communicate how best to support students across the country.
    Miguel Cardona, Time, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • These make the home a rich complement for the creations of the style’s champion, Victor Horta, whose works are visible at the nearby Horta Museum.
    New York Times, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • Anna Kwong and 2024 NCAA champion Lyle Yost will also be intriguing to watch in the 1-meter springboard event.
    Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The President’s supporters have expressed anger and frustration over how the Administration has handled the case in the wake of the move.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 July 2025
  • Ryan was the sole supporter of his family at the time of his death, per the fundraising page.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 13 July 2025

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“Protégé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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