PROTÉGÉ Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

protégé

noun

Definition of protégé

as in student

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Recent Examples of protégé Minasian is a former Rangers clubhouse attendant who rose to positions in the front offices of the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays as a protege of Alex Anthopoulos. — Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Minasian is a former Rangers clubhouse attendant who rose to positions in the front offices of the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays as a protege of Alex Anthopoulos. — CBS News, 26 June 2026 Indeed, the new installment continues former assistant-turned-near-protege Andy Sachs’ (Anne Hathaway) contentious relationship with the HBIC of the glossy. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 May 2026 And a rigorous screening protocol for LFS patients developed by David Malkin, a protege of Fraumeni and Li, helps detect early-stage malignancies, improving the odds of treating them and prolonging lives. — Lawrence Ingrassia, STAT, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for protégé

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Through The Blue Card, I have been involved in developing a hologram program featuring Sonia Warshawski, a survivor whose testimony has been preserved and made interactive for students.

— Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
High school students who took Advanced Placement (AP) tests during the 2025-2026 school year will soon be able to see their scores.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of student

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Defending champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo return to Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, where the world's top competitive eaters push the limits of human consumption in a 10-minute race against the clock.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

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