Synonyms of tutelage

tutelage

noun

ˈtü-tə-lij 

as in teaching

the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another

a governess overseeing the tutelage of the family's children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teaching
• education
• schooling
• instruction
• training
• tutoring
• tuition
• preparation
• pedagogy
• coaching
• development
• cultivation
• conditioning
• guidance
• direction
• pedagogics
• higher education
• improvement
• higher learning
• didactics
• readying
• enlightenment
• nurturing
• edification
• nurturance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tutelage

The Clash had come together just a few months earlier under the tutelage of manager Bernie Rhodes, who had played a pivotal role in forming the Sex Pistols the previous year. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026

Her early years as an associate scenic designer on Broadway included work on such shows as The Red Shoes, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Taller Than a Dwarf and Uncle Vanya, the latter two under the tutelage of her mentor, Tony Walton. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

Her early years as associate scenic designer on Broadway during the 1990s and early 2000s included such shows as The Red Shoes, Scarlett Pimpernel and, under the tutelage of her beloved mentor Tony Walton, Taller Than a Dwarf and Uncle Vanya. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

The Jaguars were a surprise team under the tutelage of first-year coach Liam Coen, winning their final eight regular season games en route to a 13-4 record. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

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