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mentor

[men-tawr, -ter] / ˈmɛn tɔr, -tər /
NOUN
person who advises
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Earlier this year he opened for his comedy mentor in a historic, sold-out show at SoFi Stadium — the largest comedy show in L.A. history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

But Mr. David also excelled as a talent spotter and mentor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The King was introduced to Prophet Guillory, Apple Music's head of artist services, tools and community, who was praised for his work as a mentor for young people.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Listen to the pop-country godmother: If you’re enjoying the country-crossover renaissance exemplified by Ella Langley’s chart-topping song “Choosin’ Texas,” you’re in for a treat: Langley’s mentor, Miranda Lambert, has a new album out.

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026

Certainly, Collins replaced Carmine Nigro as Bobby’s mentor after Nigro moved to Florida in 1956, the year that Bobby and Collins met.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

In Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, Angela Duckworth explores how your situation—the objects around you, your peers, your mentors, your physical environment—shapes who you become.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

"Things have calmed down dramatically since the early 2000s," Zimbo, who now mentors youngsters, said.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Reitano, a former child actor, volunteers with local schools and, according to her website, mentors “future lawyers” through moot court competitions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

We asked Banderas who his mentors have been, how he prepared to play a chef, and what makes his morning routine special.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

I remember seeing the winning tributes with their mentors and stylists.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins


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