as in management
the capacity to guide the actions of a person or group
The company's high turnover rate is a sign of poor leadership. The scouts were awarded badges for demonstrating strong leadership.
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Additionally, they were also recognized for their strong creative vision and readiness for leadership roles.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 June 2026
Your 10th House of Career gains focus when the moody Moon arrives, urging generous leadership that turns attention into clear tasks and steady follow-through.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
In heavily Democratic Massachusetts, the Senate primary contest is one of the most closely watched in the country as Moulton, 47, has centered his campaign on changing the status quo and demanding a generational shift in leadership.
—CBS News, 30 May 2026
The country’s economy has grown under his leadership, earning praise from international institutions.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 June 2026
Your 10th House of Career gains focus when the moody Moon arrives, urging generous leadership that turns attention into clear tasks and steady follow-through.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
In heavily Democratic Massachusetts, the Senate primary contest is one of the most closely watched in the country as Moulton, 47, has centered his campaign on changing the status quo and demanding a generational shift in leadership.
—CBS News, 30 May 2026
The country’s economy has grown under his leadership, earning praise from international institutions.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadership
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Effective treatment of obesity could have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond just weight management, affecting metabolic parameters such as heart disease and even cancer.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Earlier this week, CNBC reported that more than 100 current and former SpaceX employees with combined assets between $1 billion and $5 billion created a group to negotiate lower-than-standard fees with wealth management firms.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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OpenAI has been working to transition its governance model into a public benefit corporation structure, a change aimed at easing capital access and enabling broader partnerships.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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In the past five years, the number of female mayors grew from around 50 to almost 80 out of over 1,700 municipalities as of early 2026, said Schwarte, citing data on female participation in local governance.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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