1
as in institutes
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in fixtures
a person who has long been associated with a place or activity
an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of institutions
This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.
—
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Aurora officials, this exhibition will offer the community an opportunity to engage with an artist whose work is preserved by major institutions, including the Smithsonian and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Consider shopping around online, then, as online banks and lending institutions tend to offer more competitive rates on these accounts compared to what banks with physical branches often do.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would let local health departments establish programs for older adults in collaboration with faith institutions, libraries, school districts and other community organizations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The family donated heavily to universities and scientific institutions.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The law requires federal institutions to serve the public in both languages.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The militias have also struck Iraqi government institutions, airports, hotels frequented by foreigners, and energy infrastructure.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Aurora officials, this exhibition will offer the community an opportunity to engage with an artist whose work is preserved by major institutions, including the Smithsonian and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Consider shopping around online, then, as online banks and lending institutions tend to offer more competitive rates on these accounts compared to what banks with physical branches often do.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would let local health departments establish programs for older adults in collaboration with faith institutions, libraries, school districts and other community organizations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The family donated heavily to universities and scientific institutions.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The law requires federal institutions to serve the public in both languages.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The militias have also struck Iraqi government institutions, airports, hotels frequented by foreigners, and energy infrastructure.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
Noun
-
This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Independent research institutes estimate the size of Israel’s arsenal based on available intelligence and historical records.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The site also contains some of the original plantings and fixtures from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
That led to a cheaper build-out cost of $500,000, for the company to add a fresh coat of paint, logos, racks, furniture and other cosmetic fixtures.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Porter has also worked as a meteorological technical subject matter expert in for both government and commercial organizations around the world.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Volusia Valor Days returns for its third free annual event Saturday and Sunday with more than 40 working military vehicles, including tanks and artillery, living history displays, veterans’ organizations, first responders and more than 100 battlefield reenactors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Toyota's decision to electrify the Highlander, but not the Grand Highlander, comes as environmental groups have criticized the world's largest automaker for being late to converting to producing fully electric vehicles.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Her organization has drawn sharp criticism from pro-Israel groups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Even the libertarian president of Argentina, Javier Milei, came all the way from South America to laud Orbán, a man who has built one of Europe’s most centralized and repressive societies.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Books are how societies remember… argue… dissent… and imagine.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
All major corporations, chambers of commerce, foundations, and thousands of small businesses and nonprofits signed on.—
Tracy Baim,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
-
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
This, Wright imagined, was one way Proxi might display its analysis of players’ minds, an aerial map of loves, phobias, triumphs, losses, pets, and near misses plus all the associations connecting them.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
-
And these associations held even when accounting for age and gender.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In hockey’s past fraternities, comfort was granted over time.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
-
The dancers will execute styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and an array of contemporary styles, according to The Hemmens website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
