as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Recent Examples of educator
Monday's testimony was much more technical than last week's, when the prosecution's witnesses included educators who survived the massacre.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Katey is a journalist and educator whose career spans print, TV, digital media, and nonprofits.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Jan. 2026
Many local educators have been getting involved in such groups.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Illinois State Board of Education is now required to provide guidance to districts and educators on the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 settings.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Katey is a journalist and educator whose career spans print, TV, digital media, and nonprofits.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Jan. 2026
Many local educators have been getting involved in such groups.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Illinois State Board of Education is now required to provide guidance to districts and educators on the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 settings.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educator
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Whether the draw is a championship band program, the tradition of Friday night lights, or a dedicated teacher who goes the extra mile for a struggling reader, that choice is a powerful act of love.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two of her fellow teacher-in-space contenders - both retired now - attended a memorial ceremony last week as the families of the astronauts gathered back at the launch site.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The ministry said the aircraft's crew enquired about winds and visibility with a local instructor before attempting to land.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The spot stars Kurt Russell as a legendary instructor guiding Lewis Pullman’s character named Greg through an intense training journey on the ski slopes, with a round of Michelob Ultra on the line.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educator. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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