mentorship
noun
men·tor·ship
ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship 
-tər-
: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor
Francie rides under the mentorship of Rodney Jenkins.—
Ami Rosi
Ami RosiThe solution, they decided, was a two-year program welcoming adolescents into the community with equal doses of mentorship, Scripture and recreation.—Nathan Thornburgh
Nathan ThornburghSenior Senate women intentionally cultivate a collaborative spirit through social events and mentorship.—Jill Filipovic
Jill FilipovicExamples of mentorship in a Sentence
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Moton reflected on his rookie year in 2017 after he was asked about his approach to mentorship.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Sea otter mentorship is at the forefront of a formal partnership between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has been rehabilitating sea otters since the 1980s, according to Long.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The event will honor both the craft of producing television and the importance of mentorship in the entertainment industry, with insights from mentors from the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s Passing the Torch initiative.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
The college student, who currently serves as vice president of the Mu Pi Chapter at Spelman College and wants to pursue a career in youth development or mentorship with young girls, added that she's been drawn to leadership roles while in school.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Sea otter mentorship is at the forefront of a formal partnership between the Aquarium of the Pacific and Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has been rehabilitating sea otters since the 1980s, according to Long.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The event will honor both the craft of producing television and the importance of mentorship in the entertainment industry, with insights from mentors from the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s Passing the Torch initiative.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
The college student, who currently serves as vice president of the Mu Pi Chapter at Spelman College and wants to pursue a career in youth development or mentorship with young girls, added that she's been drawn to leadership roles while in school.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentorship
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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