consultants

Definition of consultantsnext
plural of consultant
as in advisers
a person who gives advice especially professionally a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations

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Recent Examples of consultants The bank is not affiliated with the foundation and consultants are not used for labor matters regarding employees, according to Wells Fargo. Chase Jordan april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026 In interviews with The Star, politicians, consultants and other political experts touted Graves’ ability to use his influence in Washington to bolster Kansas City’s most important projects. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026 In interviews over the past week with 13 citizens from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — ranging in age from mid-20s to mid-50s, some consultants, some public officials, and one an heir to a family fortune — there was a common response. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026 McArn advocated for the contract by saying repeatedly that the district needed help helping itself — envisioning a partnership between the consultants and central office staff to better understand the problem and start implementing solutions. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 The technology is now creeping into the lives of workers at law firms, startups, and consultants. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 Included in Mayfield’s funding request was $250,000 for rebranding consultants involving overhead announcements, emergency messaging and telephone system updates. Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Immigration lawyers and consultants have also reported rising interest among Americans for dual citizenship—the ability to be a citizen of two (or more) countries. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 At the end of the lessons are bonus scenes, including interviews with the cast, creators, special guests, and even one of the consultants who advises the show. Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultants
advisers
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  • Two advisers to Qatar told me that Global Risk had also conducted background checks and written reports on people linked to campaigns criticizing Qatar; corporate-intelligence firms often provide such open-source research.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • But some financial advisors have expressed concerns that many 401(k) investors lack the knowledge or experience to incorporate these more sophisticated investments, which can be riskier and more costly.
    Sarah Agostino,Stephanie Dhue,Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Consultants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultants. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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