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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City Startup Labs, a workforce training and mentorship organization, is expanding its pilot re-entry program for formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs with the debut of its first-of-its-kind retail business.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
The club focuses on third- through fifth-grade students, aiming to spark interest in STEM fields through hands-on learning and mentorship.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
Created in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, the new program will provide three emerging filmmakers funding, mentorship, and an opportunity to premiere an original short film at the 2025 Tribeca Festival.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Regional winners will receive mentorship from a group of specialists.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
The club focuses on third- through fifth-grade students, aiming to spark interest in STEM fields through hands-on learning and mentorship.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
Created in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, the new program will provide three emerging filmmakers funding, mentorship, and an opportunity to premiere an original short film at the 2025 Tribeca Festival.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Regional winners will receive mentorship from a group of specialists.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mentorship
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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