mentor
noun
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
mentors
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pluralof mentor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Wall Street was stunned Monday when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was taken to task by one of his friends and mentors: legendary hedge-fund investor Stanley Druckenmiller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“This is their celebration too,” Kim told students, asking them to recognize the parents, teachers and mentors who helped them reach that moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
For a dual-sport athlete with big dreams like Pleasant, having mentors in his two brothers to lean on and gain advice from was everything he ever needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
He also noted that smaller institutions can provide students with direct access to faculty mentors and hands-on field research.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
“He sounds like Dr. Lake in the books. He’s this wizard who mentors Stevie.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
