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tutelage

noun

ˈtü-tə-lij

Definition of tutelage

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 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 See All Example Sentences for tutelage

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But her manifesto to Bek could have come directly from the church’s teachings.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
This ensures that your executive training partners are constantly upgrading their teaching methods and material.

— Habib Al Souleiman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of teaching

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Sally Hayden’s reportage is always deeply humane, rigorous and challenging, and this new book promises to be an education.

— Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

The novel seems poised to address the spiritual effect of competitive private schooling on the Kohs’ inner lives as well as the sociopolitics of education.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Relatives said Destiny Harrison was home-schooling Isaiah with a computer program.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of schooling

Noun

Each package contains cooking instructions such as cook time and preferred cooking method.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Public libraries offer free SHSAT books with instructions, explanations, and complete sample tests, along with free online tutoring.

— Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

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