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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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM while building the workforce of the future.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The 40,000-square-foot facility will include a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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If so, their case goes before a multi-agency panel (called a Channel), chaired by the local authority and attended by social services, education and mental-health professionals, who agree on a support package.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 June 2026
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The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced the pandemic's disruption during formative elementary years of schooling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Be sure to read all instructions and fill the form out only once.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Tutelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutelage. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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