1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of guidance
Since your coworker seems to be crowdsourcing career guidance, next time you’re solicited, redirect them.
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether Coen can turn the Jaguars around hinges largely on his ability to remain true to himself, provide guidance to an equally unproven coaching staff and connect with and inspire an entire roster to catch his vision.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Peer-to-peer guidance made all the difference in the world, and both the time and permission to play or to try was critical.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
American Epilepsy Society The American Epilepsy Society is an organization for healthcare professionals that supports research and provides clinical guidance on best practices for epilepsy care.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether Coen can turn the Jaguars around hinges largely on his ability to remain true to himself, provide guidance to an equally unproven coaching staff and connect with and inspire an entire roster to catch his vision.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Peer-to-peer guidance made all the difference in the world, and both the time and permission to play or to try was critical.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
American Epilepsy Society The American Epilepsy Society is an organization for healthcare professionals that supports research and provides clinical guidance on best practices for epilepsy care.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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With so much past trauma surrounding my relationship with food, advice on food and diabetes was really triggering.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Jelly Roll returned to the show as the first-ever artist in residence to dispense advice and encouraging words from side stage.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Parents shouldn’t give vitamin A without a doctor’s supervision, because giving too much can cause liver damage.—
Meg Wingerter,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, while therapeutic when used under medical supervision, testosterone's classification as a steroid means Kennedy's claim of not using anabolic steroids is technically incorrect.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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By prioritizing sustainable infrastructure, the industry can pave the way for a future where technological progress and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.—
Chris Sharp,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The team made several changes to its management structure, but a higher involvement of General Motors is believed to have been the key factor that led to its bid being accepted.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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And there’s the man-management side of Slot’s rotation policy.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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This conduct sets a deeply troubling precedent for transparency and oversight, and it must not be allowed to stand.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Post’s reporting prompted internal oversight probes, a third-party audit of the hospital and an oversight hearing before Maryland state lawmakers.—
Katie Mettler,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Luckily for the Jayhawks, the offense is trending in the right direction.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Double-check travel plans and directions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Transportation was notified to conduct traffic control.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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The couple shared their shocking experience in a now-viral TikTok video, warning others about the dangers of unsafe food handling.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In times of crisis, anyone would want their own Olivia Pope because of her track record of successful outcomes and discreet handling of complex situations.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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