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mentor

[men-tawr, -ter] / ˈmɛn tɔr, -tər /
NOUN
person who advises
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One of the great qualities that they have is they’re just a little bit ahead of you, which a great mentor should be, right?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Craig was my mentor, wise counsel, passionate advisor, and great friend. He was the distinguished elder statesman with a reservoir of Olympic knowledge and experience which he shared willingly and to great effect," Coe added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Like her mentor and colleague, she understands her work, and the obligations of faith, as extending far beyond the walls of the church.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

And now, she’ll have one of her own to bring her closer to her basketball mentor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Wonder why Maxine thinks she can be a mentor if she’s never had one.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson




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