institutional
adjective
in·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to an institution
institutional knowledge
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to institutions
bland institutional cooking
institutional green walls
institutionally
adverb
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Besides institutional recognition, African modern and contemporary artists have also gained greater commercial interest in recent years.
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Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
As of 2025, including two new franchises joining the league next year, at least eight NWSL teams have institutional investors.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Board is confident that the institutional improvements implemented over the past five years, along with those planned for the coming months – incorporating valuable recommendations from Omnia – will mitigate risks in the future.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
As of 2025, including two new franchises joining the league next year, at least eight NWSL teams have institutional investors.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Board is confident that the institutional improvements implemented over the past five years, along with those planned for the coming months – incorporating valuable recommendations from Omnia – will mitigate risks in the future.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Institutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institutional. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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