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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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
They are reliable and experienced, able to speed shoppers through a checkout line and serve as mentors to newer workers, passing down the company’s unique culture, Costco executives say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
At the beginning of this year, he started a four-week course in Preston, run by the charity Spear, which supports young people back into work or education and then mentors them for six months.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
I guess it’s an indication of rain, of a water source for those who don’t have mentors as smart as Haymitch.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
