HEADSHIP Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

headship

noun

ˈhed-ˌship

Definition of headship

as in stewardship

the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control while he was in the hospital, the CEO had his most trusted lieutenant assume temporary headship of the firm

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as in helm

the place of leadership or command the person at the headship of the firm will face daunting challenges, given the current state of the economy

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Recent Examples of headship 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 The Latter-day Saint tradition continues, therefore, to embrace a double discourse of male headship and marital egalitarianism. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021 In 1980, the bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese received complaints about the People of Praise’s system of headship and that the group fostered fear and guilt, according to an article at the time in the National Catholic Reporter. — New York Times, 8 Oct. 2020 Under Tarim's headship, many of Harmony's campuses are recognized on prestigious high school rankings, such as News & World Report and Children @ Risk. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headship

Noun

However, any consideration of a project of this magnitude must be approached with careful analysis and responsible stewardship of public resources.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Katherine Melchior Ray, author of Brand Global, Adapt Local, on why control is the wrong mental model and stewardship the right one.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of stewardship

Noun

There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Catherine Villareal and Ana María Tarazona, will take over the helm while filmmaker Danniela Castro Valencia takes on the role of content consultant.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of helm

Noun

The firm’s assets under supervision hit a new record in the second quarter .

— Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Under the supervision of a local artisan, guests sit cross-legged on a carpet beneath a large tree and weave their own small version of the bed.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of supervision

Noun

Malcolm McHaffie, head of the Special Crime Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, said in a statement that the charges come after the agency received a new file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
The Nazis tried to take it from Rome during the Second World War, but failed after the head of the Italian Football Federation, Ottorino Barassi, hid it in a shoebox underneath his bed.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Multiple audits have flagged a lack of oversight, while a task force of federal prosecutors have brought at least three fraud cases over the use of funds intended to help the homeless.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
There’s little scientific data on their safety and efficacy, and the many sketchy sellers who distribute them operate with no oversight.

— Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of oversight

Noun

Co-chair Emily Ladau, a disability rights activist, communications strategist and author, framed the committee's work around a phrase long used as a rallying cry in disability advocacy circles.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
This historic hotel sits along Cape May’s oh-so-charming beachfront, offering easy access to the sand where complimentary chairs, towels, and umbrellas await.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of chair

Noun

The leadership changes and restructuring come as the opera company prepares for a new season.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Thirty-two states and countless cities have taken a leadership position on this topic and introduced higher local minimum wages—some approaching $15 per hour or more.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of leadership

Noun

The property is now run by Uncommon Hospitality, the management company owned by Tony and Nate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Benjamin Greger, the former finance director for Mogul Vision, Burke’s management company, estimated that Burke generated more than $10 million in gross income between 2023 and 2025.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026