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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Recipients also receive mentorship from Wavelength’s team in an effort to guide them through all aspects of development, production, post-production, festival strategy and more.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
The show's winner earned a cash prize, mentorship opportunities and an editorial feature, but Kara Saun is candid about why losing to fellow designer Jay McCarroll was a win.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
His path was enriched by mentorship and lessons, including advice from NBA superstars LeBron James and Chris Paul during elite summer camps in college.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Since The Voice’s debut season in 2011, there have been 23 celebrity coaches who’ve offered their advice, expertise and mentorship to countless aspiring musicians.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
The show's winner earned a cash prize, mentorship opportunities and an editorial feature, but Kara Saun is candid about why losing to fellow designer Jay McCarroll was a win.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
His path was enriched by mentorship and lessons, including advice from NBA superstars LeBron James and Chris Paul during elite summer camps in college.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Since The Voice’s debut season in 2011, there have been 23 celebrity coaches who’ve offered their advice, expertise and mentorship to countless aspiring musicians.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.
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