DIRECTORSHIP Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

directorship

noun

Definition of directorship

as in chieftainship

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Recent Examples of directorship Almost three decades later, Jil Sander, now under the creative directorship of Simone Bellotti, and Puma are back together again. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 That's because the legacy news program is under a mandate for updates and change under the new directorship of executive producer Nick Bilton. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 This year is the first under the directorship of Kelly Cornell, who also runs the Dallas Art Fair and brought some exhibitors from that event to the breathtaking mountain setting. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026 Our conversation touched on every stage of Sarah’s career, from her days as a student journalist to her current directorship of Yale’s investigative reporting lab. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Wright Pinson took the directorship, and the founding chapter closed. — Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The two men met when García was teaching at LaSalle College of the Arts and discovered Robot Playground Media, recognized something in each other’s approach to the medium, and eventually formalized their partnership into a co-directorship. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 June 2026 The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989. — Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 McMahon, who has led PED as its interim director since the departure of Nicolle Newton last September, was offered the directorship last month by Mayor Kaohly Her. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026

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Noun

All are under the helm of billionaire David Ellison and his new co-CEO Ynon Kreiz.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
In both versions, the helm sits at the center of the main deck, protected by a wraparound windscreen with a reverse rake.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of helm

Noun

These chapters exist under the headship of the National Students for Justice in Palestine, who distributed a toolkit identifying themselves as part of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

— Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2023
If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses.

— Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2022

Definition of headship

Noun

Following the meeting, on August 13, Meyer appointed a Policy Formulation Committee, under the chairmanship of Israel Friedlander, founder of an important local bank, the Gibraltar Savings and Loan Association.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
As China takes over chairmanship of BRICS for the coming year, the focus will undoubtedly shift toward implementing these smart manufacturing initiatives and institutionalizing the special economic zones.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of chairmanship

Noun

Nixon served two terms as vice president before winning the presidency in 1968.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
His sister, meanwhile, served as foreign minister, president of the controversial National Constituent Assembly and executive vice president under Maduro before assuming the presidency following his removal earlier this year.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of presidency

Noun

Carvalho’s later Form 700s — for the entire period of his superintendency — are nearly blank.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
The fallout In the aftermath of the UFT’s formal notice, a letter campaign was launched that asked Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels not to appoint Lynch-Reyes to the permanent superintendency.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026

Definition of superintendency

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