PROTÉGÉ Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

protégé

noun

Definition of protégé

as in student

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Recent Examples of protégé Some feel Bleek’s lifestyle and financial standing aren’t reflective of his position as a loyal friend and protege of Jay-Z, whose wealth has inspired discussions on entrepreneurship, capitalism, and the weight of cultural currency. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026 The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a veteran Green Lantern, and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Jordan’s protege who is learning the ropes. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 July 2026 So in steps his protege, Chris O’Leary, who coached under him at Georgia State and Notre Dame before spending the 2024 season coaching Chargers safeties. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Kevin Dobson played rookie detective Bobby Crocker, Kojak’s loyal protege. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for protégé

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Noun

The students said in their briefing that top police officials and the intelligence agencies had served Vucic's party during the protests in violation of the law.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
The third victim was a student pilot visiting from the United Kingdom.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of student

Noun

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.

— Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s win on opening night of the new NBA season was a reminder of everything that makes the league’s 2025 champion a prime contender to win again.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki forced his way into his nation’s high court as his supporters clashed against an army of police outside.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026
Harris thanked her for being a supporter of the program and players and coaches presented her with a card.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

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