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gurus

NOUN

mentor, guide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

master teacher tutor

STRONG

authority leader sage

WEAK

guiding light

Antonyms

STRONGEST

pupil student

WEAK

follower

NOUN

technical expert

Synonyms

STRONG

geek techie

WEAK

computer expert computer geek computer specialist

Antonyms

WEAK

follower student

Example Sentences

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The rule is wildly popular with governance gurus and policy advocates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Baba is a commonly used term in India to refer to mystics and religious gurus and also to fathers or grandfathers by both Hindus and Muslims.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

No. The wild-eyed gurus do more harm than good.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 3, 2026

Here’s why the NFL’s schedule gurus make so many changes to the Week 17 and 18 schedules, and what it all means for fans and the playoff picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

I’ve also looked for old people who could be my gurus.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston