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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Grants will support cultural exchanges through art and film, mentorship and training programs, fellowships for higher education film schools, investigative journalism and free speech initiatives, film restoration and preservation and uplifting underserved communities and more.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Another strong angle of the movie is the mentorship between your character and Marlon Wayans’s character.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The winning team receives $100,000 and a mentorship session with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, while semifinalists receive funding, additional mentorship and an invitation to attend the annual Microsoft Build conference in person.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Another strong angle of the movie is the mentorship between your character and Marlon Wayans’s character.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The winning team receives $100,000 and a mentorship session with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, while semifinalists receive funding, additional mentorship and an invitation to attend the annual Microsoft Build conference in person.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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