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or less commonly gild
1
: an association of people with similar interests or pursuits
especially
: a medieval association of merchants or craftsmen
2
: a group of organisms that use the same ecological resource in a similar way
a feeding guild
Examples of guild in a Sentence
after his apprenticeship, he was able to join the stonemasons' guild
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The 75-year-old Madigan, who had never before been nominated by the guild, was visibly surprised.
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
All three guilds face issues that result from a dramatic downturn in work since 2022.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The bargaining unit, which comprises about 115 of the guild’s 160 staff members, repeatedly has accused management of unfair labor practices, including unlawfully firing a member of the negotiating committee.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The Life Achievement Award is the first that Ford snagged from the guild.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
All three guilds face issues that result from a dramatic downturn in work since 2022.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The bargaining unit, which comprises about 115 of the guild’s 160 staff members, repeatedly has accused management of unfair labor practices, including unlawfully firing a member of the negotiating committee.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The Life Achievement Award is the first that Ford snagged from the guild.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for guild
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“Guild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guild. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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