mentorship
noun
men·tor·ship
ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship 
-tər-
: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor
Francie rides under the mentorship of Rodney Jenkins.—
Ami Rosi
Ami RosiThe solution, they decided, was a two-year program welcoming adolescents into the community with equal doses of mentorship, Scripture and recreation.—Nathan Thornburgh
Nathan ThornburghSenior Senate women intentionally cultivate a collaborative spirit through social events and mentorship.—Jill Filipovic
Jill FilipovicExamples of mentorship in a Sentence
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This kind of support—coaching, feedback, advice, encouragement—all falls under the category of mentorship.
—Rosalind Chow, Time, 13 May 2025
In the last two years, Gap Inc. offered mentorship programs and internships to many School of Fashion’s students and graduates while helping students build skills with digital design tools.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Twitter taught her the value of relationships, camaraderie, and mentorship.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Lambert had a chance to pass some of this wisdom onto hopeful artists in her guest mentorship role on American Idol.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
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Rosalind Chow, Time, 13 May 2025
In the last two years, Gap Inc. offered mentorship programs and internships to many School of Fashion’s students and graduates while helping students build skills with digital design tools.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Twitter taught her the value of relationships, camaraderie, and mentorship.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Lambert had a chance to pass some of this wisdom onto hopeful artists in her guest mentorship role on American Idol.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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