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
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The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association’s Designer Purse & Sunglass Bingo supports the organization’s mentorship program, which brings together women leaders as mentors and pairs them with rising stars, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The 18 honorees — all younger than 18 years of age — are then paired with a professional coach for two months of development training, along with mentorship and leadership that follows them into their professional careers.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The program continues to elevate AAPI designers by providing financial support, mentorship and a platform to create collections that explore cultural identity through contemporary design.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
If approved, the program’s perks include mentorship, assistance with regulatory hurdles (such as work permits and licensing), healthcare, and access to benefits that can cut living expenses by 20%, according to Invest Qatar.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The 18 honorees — all younger than 18 years of age — are then paired with a professional coach for two months of development training, along with mentorship and leadership that follows them into their professional careers.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The program continues to elevate AAPI designers by providing financial support, mentorship and a platform to create collections that explore cultural identity through contemporary design.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
If approved, the program’s perks include mentorship, assistance with regulatory hurdles (such as work permits and licensing), healthcare, and access to benefits that can cut living expenses by 20%, according to Invest Qatar.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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