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
Kingsbury was fired following the 2022 campaign, and Murray’s results weren’t as prolific in recent years under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s tutelage.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Now, the 27-year-old is under the tutelage of a former opponent not far removed from his own playing career.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Pickett, after all, spent last season under the tutelage of Pete Carroll, who is Canales’s mentor.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Now, the 27-year-old is under the tutelage of a former opponent not far removed from his own playing career.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Pickett, after all, spent last season under the tutelage of Pete Carroll, who is Canales’s mentor.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutelage
Noun
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Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade and is in her 50th year of teaching.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The creative decision also mirrors the experience of doctors, nurses and students within a teaching hospital, which often includes a revolving door of staff.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The latest reform also failed to address the lack of education and support for employers navigating the state’s more than 1,100-page labor code.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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More than 135,000 people are sheltering in over 660 collective sites, while essential services—water, sanitation, and schooling—are being severely disrupted.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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But this mayor has made clear his intention to ensure both genuine community involvement in schooling and accountability in outcomes.—
Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The MorphoScan scale comes with an instruction manual and a USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable, but no wall brick.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Tutelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutelage. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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