NESTOR Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

nestor

noun

ˈne-stər

Definition of nestor

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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He was nominated for the award by his supervisor at Moraine Valley, Terra Jacobson, dean of Learning Resources, who also teaches a graduate class at Dominican, along with colleagues Marie Martino and Jayne Killackey.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Guzman, a former law school dean who became provost in 2023, faced similar tests over protests and free speech.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dean

Noun

And, a consistent thread over the years, many students were interested in learning from their elders – everything from family histories to intergenerational advice and tough conversations about grief.

— Janet W. Lee, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Often, the pincher is in the company of an elder who lectures to her.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of elder

Noun

The 15-year veteran looked confident and capable against the Chiefs on Sunday, throwing for 365 yards and two touchdowns.

— Pete Sweeney October 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
And considering the dearth of new mainstream stars — outside of Doechii and Don Toliver, other emerging talents have yet to commercially break through — hip-hop veterans have more of an opening to notch genuine hits.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

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