Thesaurus results for CONSORTIUM

consortium

noun

kən-ˈsȯr-sh(ē-)əm

Definition of consortium

as in organization

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a consortium for the prevention of animal cruelty

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Recent Examples of consortium The transaction was funded by $47 billion in equity and $54 billion in debt syndicated out by a consortium of banks and institutions. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 On Thursday, a consortium of investors led by HOF Capital completed its acquisition of Porsche’s minority stake in Bugatti Rimac. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026 No single institution’s dataset can keep pace with fraud that moves across products, channels and lenders simultaneously, but a consortium creates a compounding data moat that individual players can’t replicate alone. — Mike De Vere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The consortium included polyester manufacturer Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC). — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consortium

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Noun

The organization also owns food companies like Ben’s Original and Dolmio as well as Pedigree dog food.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Singer is president and CEO at Los Angeles’ Children’s Institute, the organization handing out the recognition.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

Earlier this summer, CalMatters reported only one research institute in California appeared to meet the criteria included in the measure for the nonprofit that would be awarded half the bond proceeds.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The cells will undergo electrical, thermal, and safety testing at Mercedes-Benz facilities and specialized external institutes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of institute

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The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
As the content continued to receive engagement, the platform’s AI appeared to be refining and expanding its understanding of what the post was about, broadening the keyword associations to reach new, relevant audiences.

— Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Rothman says playing live is the biggest motivation in their career, and that artists can still impact society directly by getting onstage and singing songs to real, live people.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
People belonging to the faction are emphatically optimistic about AI and its future benefits to society.

— Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

Recovery is also part of the offering, with the contrast therapy, with Nordic saunas and cold baths; the company plans to add IV drips and hyperbaric chambers at its upcoming New York location.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Democrats are hoping to win back a majority in the House and Senate — though Republicans are still favored in most projections to retain the upper chamber — and have tried to distinguish themselves as the more pro-regulation party.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

Doe had been drinking before arriving at the fraternity house to meet a friend, according to the civil lawsuit.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Charging documents portray Abbatiello as a top-level supplier who allegedly used fraternity connections to distribute cocaine near Penn State.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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