Thesaurus results for RECTOR

rector

noun

Definition of rector

as in schoolmaster

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Recent Examples of rector Among the major threats to Rocha Moya’s political survival was the outcry about the 2024 shooting death of his one-time chief political rival, Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, a former lawmaker and university rector. — Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Throughout his work, the monsignor has served numerous parishes and schools across the local archdiocese, including Our Lady’s in Scituate, Our Lady of the Assumption in Lynnfield and Saint Peter Parish in Cambridge, and became rector of the Cathedral in 2008. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 Instead, the words written in her autobiography served as the guide for the two-hour service filled with hymns and scriptures, as Christ Episcopal Church rector Father Jonathan Archer read a passage from the book which was published in 2000 during her memorial on Friday. — Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Ryan said Sheridan kept other board members in the dark, including the rector at the time of his departure. — Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rector

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Noun

The hero, or antihero, of the story is Ichabod Crane, a rather ridiculous-looking schoolmaster who has set his cap for Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful, coquettish daughter of a wealthy Dutch farmer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Every four years the American Society of Civil Engineers marks the nation's roads, bridges, dams and water systems the way a schoolmaster works through a stack of exam papers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of schoolmaster

Noun

William and Kate Middleton were seen walking across the schoolyard with their son before greeting the headmaster and provost.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
During that time, Prince George will adhere to the historic institution’s dress code, in which the contemporary incarnation was established by Anthony Chenevix-Trench, who served the school as headmaster from 1964 to 1970.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of headmaster

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Hal spent much of the past decade in jail (which is to say, human jail) while John, rejecting the Green Lantern ring, sent it to former gym teacher Guy Gardenerer — seen in last year’s Superman film, and now on billboards for cheap energy drinks.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The School Board’s decision to dedicate 90% of these referendum dollars directly to teachers, education professionals and frontline support staff recognizes where our priorities should be.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of teacher

Noun

The Culinary Center offers cooking classes led by chefs and skilled instructors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
New entrants will lean into class formats, instructors and cohort-style memberships that resemble a boutique fitness studio more than a spa.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of instructor

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And the former schoolteacher shepherded the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, using it to empower the local community through education and mentorship programs.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
This adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s 2022 debut novel on PBS follows a clandestine affair between a young Catholic schoolteacher and a Protestant barrister during the Troubles in Ireland.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of schoolteacher

Noun

District leaders say the additional funding helps retain and recruit educators amid rising living costs.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Data from the Illinois State Board of Education’s Educator Licensure Information System said Rohde was originally issued his professional educator’s license in the Lake County region in 1993.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of educator

Noun

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.

— 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