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

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

Finding a new family Under Eason’s tutelage, Diomandé continued to develop not only as a player but as a person. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Sen’s choreography extends this ancient form, adding partnering and dynamic range; her dancers, all trained under her tutelage, move with extraordinary clarity and incisiveness. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

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