as in dean
the senior member of a group
as the grizzled nestor of American film critics, he greatly influences what other reviewers write
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Recent Examples of nestor
After spring practices, the U got another CB into the portal in John Nestor from rival Iowa.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Additional returning stars are Nestor Carbonell and Nicole Beharie.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
The Season 4 ensemble includes new and returning cast members such as Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, Nestor Carbonell, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Boyd Holbrook, and Jon Hamm.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
April had more than a dozen incidents between Nestor and Imperial Beach where hourly hydrogen sulfide levels exceeded 200 ppb.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
In terms of specific changes riders can expect to see, WeGo is implementing a 67% increase in the number of staffing hours covered by security officers at WeGo Central and the Nestor operations and maintenance facility.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On Friday, Saheli’s attorney, Bruce Nestor, said that allegations that Saheli has connections to Hezbollah are false.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
The New York Yankees traded Nestor Cortes and Claeb Durbin for All-Star closer Devin Williams in the offseason.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Even worse, newcomer Nestor Cortes lasted only two starts before joining the walking wounded.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Additional returning stars are Nestor Carbonell and Nicole Beharie.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
The Season 4 ensemble includes new and returning cast members such as Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, Nestor Carbonell, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Boyd Holbrook, and Jon Hamm.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
April had more than a dozen incidents between Nestor and Imperial Beach where hourly hydrogen sulfide levels exceeded 200 ppb.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
In terms of specific changes riders can expect to see, WeGo is implementing a 67% increase in the number of staffing hours covered by security officers at WeGo Central and the Nestor operations and maintenance facility.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On Friday, Saheli’s attorney, Bruce Nestor, said that allegations that Saheli has connections to Hezbollah are false.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
The New York Yankees traded Nestor Cortes and Claeb Durbin for All-Star closer Devin Williams in the offseason.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Even worse, newcomer Nestor Cortes lasted only two starts before joining the walking wounded.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestor
Noun
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He’s been a ubiquitous character actor ever since, from the scene-stealing game show host in Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream (2000) to the college dean in The House Bunny (2008).—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Nance is also exploring volunteer opportunities with Legal Aid of Arkansas after her appointment as dean ends.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world — one fueled by the habits of young people and the other by their elders.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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In Liberia, as well as among members of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, young people bend their knees slightly or—if the older person is seated—drop to one or both knees to honor their elders.—
Chris Ciolli,
AFAR Media,
15 July 2025
Noun
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While his leash might be short, the veteran has the support of his coaching staff and organization as the starter for the time being.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Multiple teams have expressed interest in the Royals’ top veterans.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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