as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
a museum that regards its mission as nothing less than the custodianship of the nation's cultural heritage
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Recent Examples of custodianship
Still, Washington’s custodianship has loosened the grip of hardliners.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodianship
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The Washington Post reported that her daughter, Amy Elizabeth, was born on June 27, 1984, and the state of Oregon took custody of her before she was adopted and renamed.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Fresno man murdered children during police standoff Mass murderer and child rapist Marcus Wesson murdered nine of his children in 2004 during a custody dispute that led to a police standoff in Fresno.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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As a result, New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner has found that those responsible for the girl's welfare did not communicate effectively and also lacked culturally appropriate care.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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