Thesaurus results for CUSTODIANSHIP

custodianship

noun

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

Noun

Gonzalez Gurrola remains in custody without bail at the Sacramento County Main Jail.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
The teenage girl was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being released into the custody of a family member, officials said.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of custody

Noun

If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Women are far more likely than men to leave the workforce to take care of children or aging parents.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 June 2026