variants
also egis
1
as in protection
means or method of defending
having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company
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 aegis
While the office is under the aegis of the interior ministry, which is responsible for domestic security, it is designed to operate independently from the government, to insulate it from the political pressures that the AfD alleges were behind the decision.
—
Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Previously known as Tallinn Film Wonderland, the filming hub, under the aegis of the Estonian Film Institute, will begin construction in late 2025.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2025
The fact that Canada would come directly under the aegis of the secretary of state suggests that the Trump administration sees the whole of the Western Hemisphere as its own.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
One thing that does fall under the D.O.E.’s remit, however, is administering the tests and collecting the data for the annual NAEP report, under the aegis of the National Center for Education Statistics.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aegis
Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Previously known as Tallinn Film Wonderland, the filming hub, under the aegis of the Estonian Film Institute, will begin construction in late 2025.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2025
The fact that Canada would come directly under the aegis of the secretary of state suggests that the Trump administration sees the whole of the Western Hemisphere as its own.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
One thing that does fall under the D.O.E.’s remit, however, is administering the tests and collecting the data for the annual NAEP report, under the aegis of the National Center for Education Statistics.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aegis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aegis
Noun
-
Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
-
Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
The hospital’s well-being garden, which opened in July 2024, was created in partnership with the RHS, Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity and NHS Charities Together — the latter of which is a joint patronage of Kate and Prince William.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
2 July 2025
-
The regime sustains its power partly through its patronage networks.—
ERIC EDELMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aegis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aegis. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share