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
This new trend, identified by employment consultants at Korn Ferry, describes workers clinging to their current positions rather than seeking new opportunities elsewhere.
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Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Cybersecurity specialists, penetration testers, and security consultants are seeing similar demand.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
As the head who personally manages the screening and sourcing of high-demand positions such as SAP functional consultants, RPA specialists, and cloud architects, Aravind makes sure projects stay on schedule while maintaining required standards.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Howard, who is also the CEO Innovating with AI, a program to teach people to become AI consultants in their own right, said some students of his have sold AI trainings or two-day boot camps that net out to $400 or $500 per hour.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
But some Democratic consultants are also pushing the idea, arguing that the party has little left to lose after years of statewide losses.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Amazon recently spent over $17 million on union avoidance consultants, sometimes even hiring them directly as managers.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Newsweek has reached out to several Republican and Democratic political strategists and consultants for comment via email and online forms on Friday afternoon.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
In short, the future looks populist, and channeling that energy toward progressive policies can work, if Democrats are willing to buck their consultants and embrace the strategy.
—Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Cybersecurity specialists, penetration testers, and security consultants are seeing similar demand.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
As the head who personally manages the screening and sourcing of high-demand positions such as SAP functional consultants, RPA specialists, and cloud architects, Aravind makes sure projects stay on schedule while maintaining required standards.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Howard, who is also the CEO Innovating with AI, a program to teach people to become AI consultants in their own right, said some students of his have sold AI trainings or two-day boot camps that net out to $400 or $500 per hour.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
But some Democratic consultants are also pushing the idea, arguing that the party has little left to lose after years of statewide losses.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Amazon recently spent over $17 million on union avoidance consultants, sometimes even hiring them directly as managers.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Newsweek has reached out to several Republican and Democratic political strategists and consultants for comment via email and online forms on Friday afternoon.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
In short, the future looks populist, and channeling that energy toward progressive policies can work, if Democrats are willing to buck their consultants and embrace the strategy.
—Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultants
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Here’s what each royal inherited from Queen Elizabeth So, the King’s decision to meet with his youngest son doesn’t just put him in direct opposition to Prince William, but also one of his closest advisors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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That valuation may change as Lendbuzz and its advisors hold discussions with investors.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, human accessibility experts and user testers with disabilities must always be kept in the loop.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The scholars included a variety of specialists, including experts in the text of the Quran, jurisprudence, and calligraphy.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Testing by hospitals and specialists couldn’t pinpoint the problem.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Each week, distinguished academics, activists, and media professionals join forces — sometimes unknowingly — to help the Chinese Communist Party portray the United States as a decaying empire in contrast to an ascendant China.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Director-level professionals skew higher, with 47% saying degrees are essential.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Today, the Worth family home has been turned into a group home for disenfranchised teenagers and their counselors, caretakers and caregivers where Scary Farmers will visit on Halloween night.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mental health counselors and licensed clinical social workers are seeing explosive demand, especially professionals who understand the unique mental health challenges facing communities of color.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Consultants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultants. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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