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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Beyond performance, Shyli views theater as a life skill and a foundation for teaching and mentorship.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
In an earlier conversation with CT Mirror, Stone said the Tolland facility would have had adequate space for both indoor and outdoor recreation and that its location near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus could have allowed for mentorship opportunities through the university.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
And that was largely because of how generous Bowling was with his time and mentorship.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The festival, which Hartwell says typically draws 3,000 to 5,000 people per day, will send a portion of the proceeds to his United We Rock Foundation, which provides musical instruments, education and mentorship to people facing economic and medical challenges.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
In an earlier conversation with CT Mirror, Stone said the Tolland facility would have had adequate space for both indoor and outdoor recreation and that its location near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus could have allowed for mentorship opportunities through the university.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
And that was largely because of how generous Bowling was with his time and mentorship.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The festival, which Hartwell says typically draws 3,000 to 5,000 people per day, will send a portion of the proceeds to his United We Rock Foundation, which provides musical instruments, education and mentorship to people facing economic and medical challenges.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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