Thesaurus results for STEWARDSHIP

stewardship

noun

ˈstü-ərd-ˌship

Definition of stewardship

as in management

the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something generally the dean left the day-to-day stewardship of the college to the assistant dean

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as in oversight

the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control she believes that stewardship of the environment is everyone's responsibility

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Recent Examples of stewardship Following four generations of stewardship, Nick Gaido and his wife, Kateryna, now run the business. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 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 Through enlightened leadership, and my own trial and error, Mammoth Lakes managed to create a sense of stewardship for the town’s wild kingdom. — Steve Searles, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 The assessment evaluated both basin-level and operational level water risks, allowing DyStar to identify priority risk areas, enhance resilience across its operations and strengthen its water stewardship approach. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stewardship

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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

Definition of management

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

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

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

Founded in 1992 and now part of Next Yacht Group, AB Yachts has established its reputation through a range of open yachts created around speed, handling, and a close connection to the water.

— Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
Critics have suggested Engelbert be fired for her handling of the league's controversies this season and in recent years.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of handling

Noun

Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux on Friday as flames raged out of control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The Wildcats managed just two free throw makes in the entire Elam segment while KU took control of the contest.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of control

Noun

The administration turned to a temporary 10% across-the-board tariff on most trading partners, but on Friday those expired.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Now protesters are using that same platform to mock his administration, ridicule pro-government television news coverage, transform confrontation with police into viral content and seize control of the online narrative.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

The Alzheimer’s Research Association also notes that experts at memory clinics or specialized care settings should administer the test and interpret results alongside other clinical information.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.

— Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

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