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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The nonprofit provides mentorship and introductory flight experiences for Black youth interested in aviation.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The six-month program provides mentorship, access to Laika’s Portland studio, participation in Gotham Week programming and visibility through Filmmaker Magazine.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 12 May 2026
The addition of a scholarship offers a secondary channel to incubate talent, building on the momentum of the inaugural program created to support the next generation of American jewelry talent through funding and mentorship.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
For the spring semester, this cohort was divided into three mentorship groups, each one paired with an executive from either Nike, Wilson Sporting Goods or Vuori, all of whom are Otis alumni.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The six-month program provides mentorship, access to Laika’s Portland studio, participation in Gotham Week programming and visibility through Filmmaker Magazine.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 12 May 2026
The addition of a scholarship offers a secondary channel to incubate talent, building on the momentum of the inaugural program created to support the next generation of American jewelry talent through funding and mentorship.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
For the spring semester, this cohort was divided into three mentorship groups, each one paired with an executive from either Nike, Wilson Sporting Goods or Vuori, all of whom are Otis alumni.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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