as in school
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
a military academy an academy of the fine arts
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Recent Examples of academy
Air India has ordered nearly three dozen trainer aircrafts and set up one of South Asia’s largest training academy for professionals.
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Rajesh Roy, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Next year, the Young Moguls camp plans to expand and will be accepting students who do not attend A.C.E academy, broadening the outreach of the program.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Investing in training programs and internal AI academies can turn potential disruption into a catalyst for engagement and growth.
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—Sandeep Telu, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Boasting 11 polo grounds, a polo academy, and its famous Pavillion Restaurant (serving decadent four-course lunches)—it has hosted some of the world’s most influential figures, from George VI to the Maharaja of Jaipur, the sultan of Brunei and the current Royal Family.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Rajesh Roy, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Next year, the Young Moguls camp plans to expand and will be accepting students who do not attend A.C.E academy, broadening the outreach of the program.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Investing in training programs and internal AI academies can turn potential disruption into a catalyst for engagement and growth.
5.
—Sandeep Telu, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Boasting 11 polo grounds, a polo academy, and its famous Pavillion Restaurant (serving decadent four-course lunches)—it has hosted some of the world’s most influential figures, from George VI to the Maharaja of Jaipur, the sultan of Brunei and the current Royal Family.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for academy
school
Noun
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The brothers focused on school, worked casual jobs, and graduated college.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Niche helps students and families simplify the education journey and partners with schools and colleges to help streamline operations, build brand awareness and achieve enrollment goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Academy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/academy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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