1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of guidance
How to Stop Taking a GLP-1 Medication If Treatment Has Recently Started
Even early in treatment, stopping a GLP-1 should involve guidance from your healthcare provider, Kumar says.
—
Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2025
Some analysts see this guidance as overly optimistic.
—Natasha Turak,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
In May, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen joined Angeleno Group's Board of Advisors to offer strategic guidance.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Nokia On Tuesday, Nokia cut its comparable operating profit guidance range to 1.6 billion euros to 2.1 billion euros.
—Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for guidance
Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2025
Some analysts see this guidance as overly optimistic.
—Natasha Turak,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
In May, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen joined Angeleno Group's Board of Advisors to offer strategic guidance.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Nokia On Tuesday, Nokia cut its comparable operating profit guidance range to 1.6 billion euros to 2.1 billion euros.
—Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for guidance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
-
The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.—
David McGuire,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
-
With the right training and advice and good material the possibilities are unlimited.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
One interpretation is that if an AI maker has a generic generative AI that also happens to provide mental health advice, and if this is taking place without the supervision of a licensed professional, and this occurs in Illinois, the AI maker is seemingly in violation of this law.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
-
The story revolves around a group of workers, including Joe (Whitehouse), who are digging a hole under the supervision of their boss, Goose (Church), with shovels.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
That hands-on experience taught me how money moves through a business and instilled a deep respect for financial stewardship.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
-
This was the definition of a symbolic move, in large part due to frustration over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stewardship of the war in Gaza as well as the horrible images depicting starvation that are streaming out of the enclave.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Every operational upgrade in our distribution model was carefully timed, including the introduction of new inventory management tools, team hires, vendor agreements and, eventually, a 50,000-plus square foot distribution space.—
Aleksandr Zemel,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
That's double management's original target for the year.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
But without enforceable safeguards, independent oversight, and a diversified economic strategy, those promises rarely match the hype.—
Marty Small Sr,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Amanda Maes has joined Blumhouse as their Executive Vice President, Marketing. Maes will report to Karen Barragan, Chief Marketing Officer. Maes will lead the company’s brand evolution, with oversight across consumer products, live experiences, partnerships, and other key brand initiatives.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
By engaging early in the regulatory process, businesses can influence the direction of policy and gain a better understanding of upcoming changes.—
Ted Kail,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
-
In the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, a green toy was thrown in the direction of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
-
One European official told CNN that Putin had persisted with his demands for control of all of the Donbas region - something politically and practically impossible for Zelensky to concede, and which he’s already rejected.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
In March, Turnberry was targeted by vandals who were angered by the Trump administration’s handling of Israel’s invasion of Gaza.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
-
More recently, he’s been dogged by controversy over his administration’s handling of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share