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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Making small talk, for instance, can help forge both personal and professional relationships down the line, says Kristie Patten, dean of NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Now in its third year, women make up a majority of the BHC's enrollment, according to the college's dean, Boatamo Ati Mosupyoe.

— Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of dean

Noun

The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Beyond absorbing his elders’ influences, LaFarge’s schoolmates were also impactful.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of elder

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The ceremony also marked the return of Japanese industry veteran Takeo Hisamatsu as festival director, following the departure of former chairman Hiroyasu Ando earlier this year.

— Gavin Blair, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
The Athens, Georgia, jam-band veterans will close out 2026 with two Charlotte performances, including a New Year’s Eve concert.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

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