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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Recent Examples of nestor
The New York Yankees enhanced their bullpen by trading starting pitcher Nestor Cortes. and prospect infielder Caleb Durbin to the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The Yankees traded dependable left-handed starter Nestor Cortes and speedy minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin to acquire the right-handed Williams, who has been among MLB’s elite bullpen arms for the past half-decade.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Freeman, who had been struggling through an ankle injury, smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet in the 10th inning of Game 1 for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.
—Nbc Los Angeles, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
The Brewers are receiving starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and prospect Caleb Durbin in exchange for Williams.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The thought is that would motivate them to trade Marcus Stroman to get out of as much of his $18 million owed next year as possible and/or Nestor Cortes, who will be entering his walk year.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The Yankees have a very strong rotation on paper if everyone is healthy, and could even try to trade one starter — maybe Nestor Cortes, who’s one year from free agency — for short-term offensive help somewhere.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning at Dodger Stadium, with the implications for the season on the line.
—Ray Long, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Also on Monday, Nestor Padilla, 48, was fatally stabbed in the Bronx in front of a building near Marion Ave.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The Yankees traded dependable left-handed starter Nestor Cortes and speedy minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin to acquire the right-handed Williams, who has been among MLB’s elite bullpen arms for the past half-decade.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Freeman, who had been struggling through an ankle injury, smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet in the 10th inning of Game 1 for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.
—Nbc Los Angeles, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
The Brewers are receiving starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and prospect Caleb Durbin in exchange for Williams.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The thought is that would motivate them to trade Marcus Stroman to get out of as much of his $18 million owed next year as possible and/or Nestor Cortes, who will be entering his walk year.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The Yankees have a very strong rotation on paper if everyone is healthy, and could even try to trade one starter — maybe Nestor Cortes, who’s one year from free agency — for short-term offensive help somewhere.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning at Dodger Stadium, with the implications for the season on the line.
—Ray Long, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Also on Monday, Nestor Padilla, 48, was fatally stabbed in the Bronx in front of a building near Marion Ave.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestor
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Allegation #3: Former Penn admissions dean airs frustrations Monday’s court filing also says the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League school in Philadelphia, gave the children of donors preferential treatment.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Instead, CEOs and deans are letting right-wing activists bully them into junking the whole project.The Week UK, theweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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One refrain in the script is the younger workers repeatedly lecturing their elders — with impunity — to do better.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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It's reserved for the sort of elders or other regulars.Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
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The independent retailer, which was started a decade ago by men’s marketing veteran Paul C. Witt, has two new locations — one of which marks its debut foray into womenswear — and a private label on the way.Marissa Muller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Denver Broncos’ veteran wide receiver, about an hour after his team moved to the doorstep of the playoffs with a 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, was asked to imagine the game’s defining play in an alternate universe.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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