PROTÉGÉ Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

protégé

noun

Definition of protégé

as in student

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Recent Examples of protégé And a rigorous screening protocol for LFS patients developed by David Malkin, a protege of Fraumeni and Li, helps detect early-stage malignancies, improving the odds of treating them and prolonging lives. — Lawrence Ingrassia, STAT, 26 June 2026 Branden was Rand's protege and longtime lover. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 22 June 2026 Sabatini considered Gasperini perfect for his protege. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The basketball program has been terrific, thanks to Fisher, a miracle worker, and then his protege, Brian Dutcher. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for protégé

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Noun

That's useful information for how students think about education, not just as a path to a diploma, but as a place to actually build the specific things an employer will test them on.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Wells, a student and wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College, did not.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of student

Noun

Ultimately, Paul challenges the emperor, defeats his champion, and demands the Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) as his wife.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
During the inaugural season, commentary will be provided by dunk icon Vince Carter, NBA champion Draymond Green, popular hoops multiplatform creator CashNasty, and host Adam Lefkoe.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of champion

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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

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