as in adviser
a person who gives advice especially professionally a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations

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Recent Examples of consultant Our whole ecosystem as a company is dependent on these royalty payouts, my consultants, my clients, everyone. Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025 The latest reduction immediately set off alarm bells for some politicians, policy experts, and Social Security consultants who warned the program's 72.5 million Social Security beneficiaries could face a slowdown in the processing of benefits applications and longer waits for SSA help. Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 After violating financial covenants for more than $700 million in revenue bonds, Palomar was forced to sign a forbearance agreement with lenders, committing to hire outside consultants and create a turnaround plan. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 His extensive experience as a renowned negotiation and conflict resolution specialist, consultant to international entities and governments, and advisor to the UN Mediation Unit gives him unparalleled expertise in the field. Kwame Christian, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consultant

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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultant. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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