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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
one of those weather gurus that the television networks always drag out whenever there's a big blizzard brewing
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as in practitioners
one who brings an art or science to full realization
the leading guru of electronic music in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of gurus
Online resume advice gurus are also encouraging middle-aged jobseekers to hide clues that could give away their age.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Redfin’s calculations seem far better than those from gurus who mistakenly tell you that recent sales equal demand.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
She’s curated a team of leading medical professionals, sports pros, and wellness gurus who customized programs that incorporate sleep, nutrition, physical therapy, chiropractic services, and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The personal finance gurus set out to find the best place to celebrate Christmas each year and now, for the second year in a row, the city of Atlanta has earned the top spot.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, Larkin wouldn’t necessarily commit to saying 40% of online self-help gurus are sheer grifters.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
Most claims made by health gurus and social-media influencers are exaggerated.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Modern gurus brought these philosophies back into the fold.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Some award gurus are betting that One Battle will be rewarded for its bold narrative and subtext.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Redfin’s calculations seem far better than those from gurus who mistakenly tell you that recent sales equal demand.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
She’s curated a team of leading medical professionals, sports pros, and wellness gurus who customized programs that incorporate sleep, nutrition, physical therapy, chiropractic services, and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The personal finance gurus set out to find the best place to celebrate Christmas each year and now, for the second year in a row, the city of Atlanta has earned the top spot.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, Larkin wouldn’t necessarily commit to saying 40% of online self-help gurus are sheer grifters.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
Most claims made by health gurus and social-media influencers are exaggerated.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Modern gurus brought these philosophies back into the fold.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Some award gurus are betting that One Battle will be rewarded for its bold narrative and subtext.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurus
Noun
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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International relations experts said Lai’s battle for freedom could now spill over into the diplomatic sphere.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Unifying this data into a cohesive infrastructure may ultimately translate into better clinical conversations, where patients can arrive informed, and practitioners can gain context in advance.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Disappointed with mainstream health care, Mihich sought help from energy healers, spiritualists, and other alternative-medicine practitioners and entrepreneurs, who regularly supported her aversion to psychiatric medications, according to Sarah and Torina.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What this small copper artifact from Grave 3932 suggests is that the roots of that enduring technology stretch far deeper into Egypt’s past than scholars had recognized.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some scholars suspect that his race was deliberately kept vague and note that, at the time, even those from other European countries like Italy or Spain would have been discriminated against by Brits.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The collection includes everything from paintings by European masters to ancient Greek and Roman sculpture, to Asian textiles to clothing by iconic fashion designers.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Only the best of the bat-to-ball wizards can build a career in the majors.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Gurus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurus. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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