as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
only after long apprenticeship as a camera operator was he appointed director of photography on a major motion picture
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Recent Examples of apprenticeship
Disciplined, hardy, and calculating, the Chinese leader is the product of a tough apprenticeship.
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Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The instinct, especially in creative fields built on apprenticeship, is to assume erosion.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The instinct, especially in creative fields built on apprenticeship, is to assume erosion.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for apprenticeship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprenticeship
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The company would also be expected to help the city develop a city-run internship program for high school and college students.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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School and internships would lead AJ to Ristorante Larossa in Alba, an area in Italy famous for white truffles.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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One of the soldiers is also accused of transferring to an Iranian foreign agent materials from his military training related to fighter jet systems, as well as documentation of facilities and areas within a military base.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Chargers also will have Bud Dupree and Kyle Kennard competing for snaps when training camp begins in late July.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Apprenticeship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprenticeship. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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