leadership

[lee-der-ship] / ˈli dərˌʃɪp /

NOUN

act or instance of leading

Synonyms

STRONGEST

captaincy captainship care coaching direction encouragement guardianship guidance initiative lead navigation overseeing pilotage piloting shepherding steering stewardship superintendence superintendency supervision tutelage

STRONG

administration directorship generalship governance government influence management running sway

WEAK

authority command control domination dominion power reign rule

Antonyms

STRONGEST

subordination

STRONG

deference obedience submission subservience

WEAK

impotence

Example Sentences

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Heritage might still play a role under new leadership, but its board has been slow to appreciate the internal dissatisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he made the move to change leadership for that unit.

From Los Angeles Times

They learn technology adoption, gain client exposure, and observe business dealings typically reserved for more senior employees, while developing both technical and leadership capabilities across multiple business areas.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The Russian side reaffirmed its full support for and solidarity with the Venezuelan leadership and people in the current context," it added.

From Barron's

"We're excited to accelerate Britain's leadership in the future of mobility, bringing another safe and reliable travel option to Londoners next year," it said of its Baidu partnership on Monday.

From BBC

leadership

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