custodianship

noun

Definition of custodianshipnext
as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something a museum that regards its mission as nothing less than the custodianship of the nation's cultural heritage

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Recent Examples of custodianship Today, Bacon Hole — a cave carved into limestone cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel — is under the custodianship of the National Trust Wales, which, together with the Bradshaw Foundation, has funded scientific research at the site. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026 Still, Washington’s custodianship has loosened the grip of hardliners. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence. — Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodianship
  1. custody
  2. care
Noun
  • One person was taken into custody, and police are searching for a second suspect.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Tyler Boebert, 21, was taken into custody and later released on $10,000 bond, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of custody
Noun
  • Guests with specific needs can coordinate directly with the front desk, which will handle any request with genuine care.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Korean skin-care brand shot to fame with its Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm, a chunky pink stick that became nearly as recognizable for its K-drama cameos as for its skin-care benefits.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of care

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“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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