as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a governess overseeing the tutelage of the family's children
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Recent Examples of tutelage
Marvel’s proper reboot of Spider-Man begins here, with the titular high school hero undertaking his first solo mission under Tony Stark’s wry tutelage.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
After graduating from Princeton in 1997, Chavez started his career at Bloomingdale’s, under the tutelage of the legendary Marvin Traub.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Simitis left parliament in 2009, but not before issuing a prescient warning that financial mismanagement would bring the country under the tutelage of the International Monetary Fund, which would impose harsh austerity.
—Demetris Nellas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Under the tutelage of Roach and a veteran defensive line, Keeley’s development trajectory seems strong.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
After graduating from Princeton in 1997, Chavez started his career at Bloomingdale’s, under the tutelage of the legendary Marvin Traub.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Simitis left parliament in 2009, but not before issuing a prescient warning that financial mismanagement would bring the country under the tutelage of the International Monetary Fund, which would impose harsh austerity.
—Demetris Nellas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Under the tutelage of Roach and a veteran defensive line, Keeley’s development trajectory seems strong.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutelage
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Marcus Garvey and the History of Black History Livia Gershon February 12, 2023 Long before the concept of multicultural education emerged, the United Negro Improvement Association pushed for the teaching of Black history and culture.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Jan. 2025
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He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, with stops in Hagerstown, Maryland; Riverside, California; Annapolis; Baltimore; and, since 1981, Washington.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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While money that students and families contribute to the account can be withdrawn, the city said the goal is for it to be put toward post-secondary education, such as college or a trade school.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Donations may be made to an education fund for Harley, with the code S3K-662.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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During his first term, parents similarly had the opportunity to withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from 529 education savings plans every year for public, private, or religious K-12 schooling costs.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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Too Many Licenses Approximately one in four American workers need a license to do their jobs, and these licenses often require an investment in schooling.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Customers who respond on LG’s website will get a warning label that comes with placement instructions and a reminder for customers to push a lock button when the range isn’t in use to prevent unintentional activation of the stove.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Tony Thurmond, California State superintendent of public instruction, is the keynote speaker.—
Larry Magid,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Tutelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutelage. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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