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mentorship

[men-tawr-ship, -ter-] / ˈmɛn tɔr ʃɪp, -tər- /
NOUN
state of being an informal teacher
Synonyms
STRONG
advisership
WEAK
consultancy practice


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Albrecht, who had yet to publicly share her name, told CBS she met Swalwell while on a class trip in college and that he began talking to her "under the guise of professional mentorship".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Winners took home a shared grant of $600,000 and will receive ongoing mentorship from Fashion Trust U.S. and Google.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Many fans affectionately referred to him as "Uncle Ebo", reflecting both his longevity and mentorship of younger artists.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Tiller’s mentorship was deeply influential for Julie, and she has worked in the abortion field since his death.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

There are twelve girls who’ve been selected for the Woman to Woman mentorship program.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson



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