Synonyms of foundation

foundation

noun

fau̇n-ˈdā-shən 

1

as in institute

a public organization with a particular purpose or function

donated to a foundation that supported cancer research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• institute
• institution
• group
• establishment
• corporation
• charity
• enterprise
• body
• philanthropy
• collective
• think tank

2

as in basis

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests

she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• basis
• cornerstone
• bedrock
• groundwork
• justification
• base
• ground
• root
• framework
• support
• underpinning
• footing
• core
• keystone
• premise
• theory
• warp
• essence
• focus
• bottom
• infrastructure
• backbone
• center
• warp and woof
• assumption
• bed
• shore
• heart
• thesis
• rationale
• bulwark
• substratum
• kernel
• anchorage
• prop
• mount
• presumption
• substructure
• stay
• brace
• warrant
• nucleus
• hub
• buttress
• supposition
• presupposition
• seat
• soul
• touchstone
• eye
• quintessence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foundation

Transistors became the foundation of modern electronics, enabling smaller radios, computers, mobile phones, and countless digital devices. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Then Franchione took over and laid the foundation for Patterson’s rightfully revered Hall of Fame tenure. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

Eizenkot has campaigned on restoring public trust in government, strengthening Israel’s security, and preserving its foundation as a Jewish democracy. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

Quinn says that using a sponge can be particularly flattering on mature skin, though the foundation formula and skin preparation are just as important. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026