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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Since 2012, Future Legends has dedicated itself to providing financial support, mentorship, and opportunity to deserving students desirous of attaining a college education on their road to success.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Experience and mentorship Contreras brings four years and 30 games of postseason experience to a clubhouse full of young players whose entire October resumés are this year’s three-game loss to the Yankees in the Wild Card series.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
While mentorship has shaped individual careers like Kaylie’s, the team’s support also extends to how dancers inspire others on and off the field.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The film highlights the role of mentorship, training, and long-term investment in building systems that work.
—CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
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Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Experience and mentorship Contreras brings four years and 30 games of postseason experience to a clubhouse full of young players whose entire October resumés are this year’s three-game loss to the Yankees in the Wild Card series.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
While mentorship has shaped individual careers like Kaylie’s, the team’s support also extends to how dancers inspire others on and off the field.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The film highlights the role of mentorship, training, and long-term investment in building systems that work.
—CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
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 1 Jan. 2026.
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