as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a governess overseeing the tutelage of the family's children
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Recent Examples of tutelage
But under the tutelage of new head coach Chris DeMarco, the Liberty are showing growing pains.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
English men and women reading the book about the Algonquians, on the other hand, saw them as a people who would, under the right tutelage, adopt English-style culture – including Protestant Christianity.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
After this matchup always pinned quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert, who were consecutive draft picks in 2020, Tagovailoa is no longer with Miami while Herbert is still with the Chargers under McDaniel’s tutelage.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The chef spent years learning the art of all things pizza under the tutelage of toques at fellow Japanese hot spots Savoy and Seirinkan—including Susumu Kakinuma, who’s considered the godfather of the Japanese Neapolitan pizza craze.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
English men and women reading the book about the Algonquians, on the other hand, saw them as a people who would, under the right tutelage, adopt English-style culture – including Protestant Christianity.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
After this matchup always pinned quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert, who were consecutive draft picks in 2020, Tagovailoa is no longer with Miami while Herbert is still with the Chargers under McDaniel’s tutelage.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The chef spent years learning the art of all things pizza under the tutelage of toques at fellow Japanese hot spots Savoy and Seirinkan—including Susumu Kakinuma, who’s considered the godfather of the Japanese Neapolitan pizza craze.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutelage
Noun
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The simulator goes beyond being a simple teaching tool.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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According to the Vallivue School District, which oversees Ridgevue, McFadden’s teaching contract was not renewed for the upcoming school year.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The course, which was combined with a more traditional woodworking class, was developed by the Home Builders Institute, a nonprofit that provides trade skill training and education for the building industry.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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When Ancelotti won the first of his five Champions League titles as a coach, with Milan in 2003, Clement was a 31-year-old education and welfare officer at Fulham, having left a job as a school PE teacher in order to work in football.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Siebel Newsom has said their experiences of bullying and remote schooling during the pandemic informed her views on restricting kids’ access to social media and the impacts of artificial intelligence on children’s mental health.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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George started his schooling at a Montessori preschool in Norfolk when the couple lived mostly at Anmer Hall, their home on the royal family's Sandringham estate.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Authorities also urged anyone celebrating to follow NYPD instructions.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Before cleaning your oven with vinegar, consult the manufacturer's instructions.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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“Tutelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutelage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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