as in management
the capacity to guide the actions of a person or group
The company's high turnover rate is a sign of poor leadership. The scouts were awarded badges for demonstrating strong leadership.
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Community associations have found themselves in the spotlight recently with headlines about rising maintenance fees, contentious board decisions, and disputes between residents and leadership.
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Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The decision by the Communist Party leadership to send in the military was a pivotal moment in China's modern history, determining that the market reform that transformed the country into the world's second largest economy would not be coupled with political liberalization.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Under Blanche’s leadership, the Justice Department secured an indictment for former FBI Director James Comey.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 4 June 2026
In the months since, some faculty members have urged systemwide leadership not to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at campuses facing layoffs instead.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The decision by the Communist Party leadership to send in the military was a pivotal moment in China's modern history, determining that the market reform that transformed the country into the world's second largest economy would not be coupled with political liberalization.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Under Blanche’s leadership, the Justice Department secured an indictment for former FBI Director James Comey.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 4 June 2026
In the months since, some faculty members have urged systemwide leadership not to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at campuses facing layoffs instead.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadership
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The chief planning officer is a key figure at most major commercial airlines, overseeing management of some of the most intricate aspects of air travel.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Aramark Analyst Curtis Nagle said the food services and facilities management company is well positioned to be a data center beneficiary.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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This creates a clearer picture of overall exposure, liquidity and performance, while also supporting stronger governance and oversight.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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This dynamic is visible elsewhere in family office governance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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