Thesaurus results for GUIDANCE

guidance

noun

ˈgī-dᵊn(t)s

Definition of guidance

as in advice

an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action sought career guidance from the college counselor

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as in supervision

the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs

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as in stewardship

the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers

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Recent Examples of guidance Some longer-range model guidance suggests that a frontal boundary and upper-level disturbance could approach North Texas sometime next week. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The One Media Capital Fund will target Italian and international film and TV production companies that shoot in Italy, supporting their operations, the development of new projects and providing guidance to their growth trajectories. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Piloted by operators from the 92nd Brigade's Unmanned Systems unit, the Ayudag-6 delivered the harness to Kostiantyn, who secured himself with guidance from fellow soldiers. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Except with a director who knows her and has given her important background and guidance. — Jade Tran, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guidance

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Noun

Barker recalled giving a mutual guy friend some dating advice about just having fun and hooking up with women, advising him to think of dating as a sport, while trying to not get too emotionally invested.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Rick Hanson’s advice on appreciating positive experiences suggests that being present can be just as important as the money spent on an outing.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of advice

Noun

The magistrate judge ordered the four released on personal recognizance and said they were not required to be under supervision.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
That pressure, coupled with my lack of supervision and distraction with my own reporting, had led to my spectacular failure with Janet Cooke.

— Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of supervision

Noun

Although more brands are embracing recyclable packaging in the name of environmental stewardship, most don’t know if it’s actually being recycled.

— Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Proactive monitoring, compliance audits and documentation practices help anticipate regulatory shifts and demonstrate responsible stewardship.

— Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stewardship

Noun

White said Salvation Brands is not to be confused with the big brand management firms such as Authentic Brands Group and WHP Global, which are getting all the attention these days.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Authorities in both countries were investigating the cyber incidents, which exposed vulnerabilities in some older refrigeration management systems and in the countries' highly efficient food supply chains.

— JOHN LEICESTER, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of management

Noun

The case has led to calls for tougher oversight of churches and other religious organizations in a country where religious faith plays a prominent role in public life.

— Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
In 2012 American entrepreneur Russ George spread roughly 100 tons of iron in the North Pacific, provoking international criticism that a commercial venture had begun geoengineering without adequate oversight.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of oversight

Noun

No other age bracket recorded a change in median net worth larger than 6% in either direction, according to Maggiulli, writing in his blog, Of Dollars and Data.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
When the plant roots encounter an area acidified by decaying plant matter—a chemical gradient distinct from that of animal matter—ABA builds up on the side facing the rot, encouraging growth in the other direction.

— Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of direction

Noun

At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.

— Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of control

Noun

Meanwhile, Track Mode lowers the suspension so drivers can adjust the car for more aggressive handling.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The Hawks entered the night riding their first back-to-back wins of the season, but defensive-zone struggles, sloppy puck handling and giveaways dropped them to 2-2-0 on their seven-game homestand.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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