HEADSHIP Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

headship

noun

ˈhed-ˌship

Definition of headship

as in stewardship

the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control while he was in the hospital, the CEO had his most trusted lieutenant assume temporary headship of the firm

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as in helm

the place of leadership or command the person at the headship of the firm will face daunting challenges, given the current state of the economy

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Recent Examples of headship These chapters exist under the headship of the National Students for Justice in Palestine, who distributed a toolkit identifying themselves as part of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. — Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2023 If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses. — Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2022 The Latter-day Saint tradition continues, therefore, to embrace a double discourse of male headship and marital egalitarianism. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021 In 1980, the bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese received complaints about the People of Praise’s system of headship and that the group fostered fear and guilt, according to an article at the time in the National Catholic Reporter. — New York Times, 8 Oct. 2020 Under Tarim's headship, many of Harmony's campuses are recognized on prestigious high school rankings, such as News & World Report and Children @ Risk. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headship

Noun

Whether philanthropy was ever meant to be permanent, or whether a foundation still making its decisions in 2075 is stewardship rather than deferral conducted patiently and in good order.

— Vandana Arcot, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Concern over Martin’s stewardship of the DNC’s finances has grown in recent months, leading the chairman to privately weigh bringing in additional help, according to The Bulwark.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stewardship

Noun

The new musical will feature a book by Leah Nanako Winkler and music supervision, vocal, and incidental music arrangements by Or Matias.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Adam Saracco, 41, entered the plea during a court appearance in Maywood and was sentenced to one year of supervision.

— Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of supervision

Noun

The Illinois auditor general found several oversight issues with the state's Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security, which helped coordinate the state's response to COVID-19 and the migrant crisis in the Chicago area.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
When serious concerns involving district operations and oversight are raised, the Board has an obligation to investigate them thoroughly, carefully consider the findings and act in the best long-term interest of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of oversight

Noun

No manufacturer wants a multimillion-dollar jet sitting on the tarmac awaiting chairs or flying across the Atlantic carrying ghost suites.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
In the kitchen, Daytrip updated an original orange bench with new cushions, and paired it with a Charlotte Perriand table and chairs by Pierre Chapo.

— Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of chair

Noun

Initially seen as overly meticulous or impatient, these leaders frequently impart invaluable standards like precision and discipline, which become evident only when one steps into a leadership role.

— Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
For many younger Cubans, Castro remains an icon, but his influence is less immediate for them than for older generations who lived under his leadership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of leadership

Noun

Political scientist Sandra Borda argued that the difficulties in aid management are related to the tense political transition between the current and previous administrations, which lacked a formal handover.

— Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Conventional time-management advice, Schore argues, focuses almost exclusively on visible behaviors—meetings, email volume, scheduling techniques and collaboration practices.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026