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Recent Examples of protégé
The Bill Belichick protege tree hadn’t impressed most NFL observers.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
That’s when Indiana hired an unknown Saban protege named Curt Cignetti.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Head coach and mentor Kenny Dillingham has already wished his former protege luck in his future endeavors, as he is set to be one of the top candidates transferring this offseason.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Bessent was a protege of Stan Druckenmiller, who pushed him into the high-profile job of chief investment officer in 2011.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Connect 3 is searching for their next protege.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Now the official Jedi protege of Obi-Wan, Anakin begins a romance with Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a member of the Galactic Senate.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
The two frequently spoke on the phone, and Beam, 66, had visited last month and watched his protege face off against his brother cornerback Rejzhon Wright and the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
The Dark Hearts threat ends with the leader, Perry Dorazo (Jamie McShane), being knifed by his protege, Jayson Wilkes (Sam Keeley).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
That’s when Indiana hired an unknown Saban protege named Curt Cignetti.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Head coach and mentor Kenny Dillingham has already wished his former protege luck in his future endeavors, as he is set to be one of the top candidates transferring this offseason.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Bessent was a protege of Stan Druckenmiller, who pushed him into the high-profile job of chief investment officer in 2011.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Connect 3 is searching for their next protege.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Now the official Jedi protege of Obi-Wan, Anakin begins a romance with Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a member of the Galactic Senate.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
The two frequently spoke on the phone, and Beam, 66, had visited last month and watched his protege face off against his brother cornerback Rejzhon Wright and the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
The Dark Hearts threat ends with the leader, Perry Dorazo (Jamie McShane), being knifed by his protege, Jayson Wilkes (Sam Keeley).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protégé
Noun
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How Palestinian students adapted to studying in a genocide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That’s exactly how the Miami Dolphins performed in Sunday’s 30-13 win against the Buffalo Bills in a contest Miami controlled all game, manhandling the reigning AFC East division champions to prove that the 2025 season isn’t over.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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So, what could happen when the champions visit their Etihad Stadium on Sunday?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Protégé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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