leadership

[lee-der-ship] / ˈli dərˌʃɪp /

NOUN

act or instance of leading

Synonyms

STRONGEST

captaincy captainship care coaching direction encouragement guardianship guidance initiative lead navigation overseeing pilotage piloting shepherding steering stewardship superintendence superintendency supervision tutelage

STRONG

administration directorship generalship governance government influence management running sway

WEAK

authority command control domination dominion power reign rule

Antonyms

STRONGEST

subordination

STRONG

deference obedience submission subservience

WEAK

impotence

Example Sentences

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By contrast, the 74-year-old Cornyn served in the Senate Republican leadership from 2012-24 and is viewed as a party loyalist – albeit one more allied to the Republican establishment.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He told MSPs he would provide "reliable, trusted leadership in turbulent times".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Prior to PVH, Kohler held senior leadership roles at Burberry, Ferragamo and Diesel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Describe her leadership philosophy and how it manifested itself.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Marina’s leadership would be an example to the people of the USSR.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Vocabulary lists containing leadership

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