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gurus

NOUN
mentor, guide
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Variant was founded in 2009 by the now CIO of asset manger Prevatt Capital, Jonathan Tepper, under a belief that “robust, repeatable tools work better than gurus with crystal balls.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

He says he often sees self-proclaimed "fitness gurus" on social media who are encouraging others to reduce their sleep to fit more in, but he believes that's not the answer.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

His father scoffed at the self-help gurus and nurtured his interest in business.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

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

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston



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