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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
generally the dean left the day-to-day stewardship of the college to the assistant dean
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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
she believes that stewardship of the environment is everyone's responsibility
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Recent Examples of stewardship
Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot called the situation a crisis, prompting legislative hearings on how California — which prides itself on environmental stewardship — can better manage protected predator populations.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Places like this reflect a broader American story of stewardship, self-determination, and economic opportunity.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In a democracy, that should be seen as a serious failure of stewardship.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Places like this reflect a broader American story of stewardship, self-determination, and economic opportunity.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In a democracy, that should be seen as a serious failure of stewardship.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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After the modernising ethos of the Eyraud era, this — the thinking went — was a way of putting football back at the very heart of the club’s management structure.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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This lasted until 2023, when new management company Storey Hotel Management (who also run Nanuku Resort in Fiji and the Ameswell Hotel in California) took over, and the resort has maintained its elegance and quiet luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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These systems demonstrated the ability to generate coherent legal text and assist with analytical tasks, while also highlighting important limitations—particularly around hallucinated citations and the need for human oversight.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But despite its dramatic landscape and centuries-old connection to water, snorkeling rarely makes the list—an oversight perhaps, as Silfra, one of the world’s most extraordinary underwater experiences, lies hidden in plain sight.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But within reason, there will be boundaries and parental supervision.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Entirely new operational roles appear around oversight, ethics, coordination and system supervision.—
Mira Tzur,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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When asked, Bianco noted that the state needs to reform the educational system by removing school leadership rather than laying off teachers.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Among other things, he was accused of being openly critical of college leadership and of failing to respond to or complete directives from college officials.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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In financial services and insurance, the compliance architecture surrounding a model—data handling, explainability and audit capability—often matters more than raw performance.—
Mayur Khandelwal,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The center console features three rotary controls for quickly adjusting the car's throttle response, traction and handling characteristics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
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To take an example that would be potentially devastating to the Republicans, imagine that the Democrats took full control of the state government in Georgia.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Private equity companies would be banned from investing in youth sports teams, leagues, facilities and events under a new federal bill, a move lawmakers say would lower participation costs for families and restore control of a public good to local communities.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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And so rivals again assailed Becerra’s performance as state attorney general and Health and Human Services secretary in the Biden administration.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Andrade is used to clashing with the DeSantis administration.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 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
“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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