Thesaurus results for INSTITUTION

institution

noun

ˌin(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən

Definition of institution

as in institute

a public organization with a particular purpose or function a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry

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as in fixture

a person who has long been associated with a place or activity an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades

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as in organization

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them

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Recent Examples of institution International students have been targeted across the country, impacting institutions and individuals all the same. — Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 The institution was within walking distance of her multistory studio. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 However, the institution’s financials have lately been called into question. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 Havilah, who has led the institution since 2018, will stand aside while the New South Wales government investigates governance and procurement matters. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for institution

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Noun

While higher earners had been spending more using credit cards, the institute said the gap across income classes began narrowing in May of this year.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
In July, CalMatters reported that the measure was written in a way that likely predetermines the single institute that will receive half the funds.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of institute

Noun

The classic version was a standalone fixture separate from the toilet, but that is no longer the standard.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The species was a fixture at the zoo from 1923 until 2021, when they were moved out to make room for the lion yard in the Predators of Asia and Africa habitat.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fixture

Noun

This chart shows the 24-hour moving average load for PJM Interconnection, a major regional transmission organization in the US, which can be understood as the average electricity demand placed on the grid over the past day.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Only one person in this friend group is knowingly connected to a violent cult, so are we supposed to view him as a potential suspect?

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of group

Noun

This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The company has also received an Approval In Principle (AIP) with a maritime classification society.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

The brand built its foundation in rock ‘n’ roll under founding designers Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in 1994.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Terps football player Zion Elee and his family delivered about 300 backpacks Monday as part of a foundation effort that has distributed roughly 750 across the Baltimore area.

— Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Years later, the actress Jenny McCarthy popularized the idea that parental unease about vaccines was being dismissed by the medical establishment.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
At The Canteen, Chami takes a similar approach, onboarding establishments with a knack for identifying creative dishes that excite customers.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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