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Recent Examples of protégé
The Dark Hearts threat ends with the leader, Perry Dorazo (Jamie McShane), being knifed by his protege, Jayson Wilkes (Sam Keeley).
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The 46-year-old Rocky Long protege has spent a lot of time in Southern California and has proven to be one of the better DCs in college football.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Sharing a moment Machado did enjoy when his protege hit a home run for the Reds in last night’s first inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Wintour has tapped protege and Vogue digital editor Chloe Malle as head of editorial content for the American edition of Vogue, taking the reins from Wintour, who ceded her role leading the publication in June.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Marlon Wayans stars as a legendary quarterback who takes Withers under his wing, showing his protege that greatness comes at a dark (and gruesomely supernatural) price.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
It's set 152 years following the turbulent events seen in Season 2, when The Foundation has greatly enhanced its influence and the Cleon clones' Galactic Empire is crumbling as Seldon and his paranormal protege Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) have predicted.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Honey is a protege of Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who tried to help Trump overturn the 2020 election results.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2025
Former State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, a protege of Preckwinkle, left the office with a $221 million budget for 2025 and a total headcount of about 1,440.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The 46-year-old Rocky Long protege has spent a lot of time in Southern California and has proven to be one of the better DCs in college football.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Sharing a moment Machado did enjoy when his protege hit a home run for the Reds in last night’s first inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Wintour has tapped protege and Vogue digital editor Chloe Malle as head of editorial content for the American edition of Vogue, taking the reins from Wintour, who ceded her role leading the publication in June.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Marlon Wayans stars as a legendary quarterback who takes Withers under his wing, showing his protege that greatness comes at a dark (and gruesomely supernatural) price.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
It's set 152 years following the turbulent events seen in Season 2, when The Foundation has greatly enhanced its influence and the Cleon clones' Galactic Empire is crumbling as Seldon and his paranormal protege Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) have predicted.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Honey is a protege of Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who tried to help Trump overturn the 2020 election results.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2025
Former State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, a protege of Preckwinkle, left the office with a $221 million budget for 2025 and a total headcount of about 1,440.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protégé
Noun
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How Palestinian students adapted to studying in a genocide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That’s exactly how the Miami Dolphins performed in Sunday’s 30-13 win against the Buffalo Bills in a contest Miami controlled all game, manhandling the reigning AFC East division champions to prove that the 2025 season isn’t over.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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So, what could happen when the champions visit their Etihad Stadium on Sunday?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Protégé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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