protégée

noun

pro·​té·​gée ˈprō-tə-ˌzhā How to pronounce protégée (audio)
ˌprō-tə-ˈzhā
: a girl or woman who is a protégé

Examples of protégée in a Sentence

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Like Matthews, Husk’s sartorial expression also influences his protegees, like newfound ally, principled Idaho deputy Jamie Bowen (Tye Sheridan). Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024 His Jon Gribble, the fascistic high-school drama teacher with a delusional a capella protegee (Jason Schwartzman at his most yippy), is the film’s only serviceable creation. Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024 Priestman is a Herdman protegee, having played and learned under him as a 12-year-old in England, then following him to Canada as an assistant coach with the women’s team. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2024 Among his protegees in Atlanta: Dayton Moore, who won the 2015 World Series as the Royals general manager, and current Royals GM J.J. Picollo. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2024 Provide tools and resources to help sponsors connect with their protegees and understand their career aspirations. Julie Kratz, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024 The final episodes of Echo show Fisk trying to regain control over his old protegee Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) by any means necessary. Christian Holub, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2024 Then, in 2009, Tory McPhail, another Commander’s chef and Shannon protegee, began a six-year run as the Bright Star’s guest chef. Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 25 July 2023 Readers who have been anticipating the follow-up to the first novel will be happy to know that Aja-Denise, Joe’s daughter and protegee, is back. Tracy Clark, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of protégé

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of protégée was in 1778

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“Protégée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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