as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
ushered the job applicant into the room and then left
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Recent Examples of usher
Lisa, as the world has come to know her, is one of the four members of Blackpink, the record-breaking, zeitgeist-altering girl group introduced in 2016 that is largely responsible for ushering South Korean pop, K-pop, into the global mainstream.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Ingalls Homestead De Smet, South Dakota This open-air living history museum ushers guests into 1880s farm life.
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Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
On Sunday mornings, lines extended outside the sanctuary doors, and ushers seated worshippers in every nook of the church, even on cushions on the altar stairs.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Ingalls Homestead De Smet, South Dakota This open-air living history museum ushers guests into 1880s farm life.
—
Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
On Sunday mornings, lines extended outside the sanctuary doors, and ushers seated worshippers in every nook of the church, even on cushions on the altar stairs.
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usher
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The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
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This spring, Russert received a call from leadership at MS NOW, steered by former CNN executive Rebecca Kutler.
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Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
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Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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The woman accused Mendes, Cape Verde’s all-time leading scorer, of forcing his way into her hotel room in Auckland and then raping her.
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Villaraigosa, who led the city from 2005-13 and recently ran for governor, argued that this is not the right time to make even that change.
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“Usher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usher. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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