Synonyms of foundations

foundations

noun

plural of foundation

1

as in institutions

a public organization with a particular purpose or function

donated to a foundation that supported cancer research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• institutions
• institutes
• groups
• charities
• corporations
• establishments
• enterprises
• philanthropies
• bodies
• collectives
• think tanks

2

as in cornerstones

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cornerstones
• bases
• bases
• bedrocks
• grounds
• roots
• underpinnings
• footings
• keystones
• premises
• groundworks
• warps
• theories
• frameworks
• infrastructures
• assumptions
• justifications
• supports
• cores
• essences
• bottoms
• beds
• shores
• substructures
• bulwarks
• warp and woofs
• backbones
• hearts
• presuppositions
• foci
• buttresses
• presumptions
• props
• substrata
• centers
• rationales
• theses
• mounts
• kernels
• anchorages
• braces
• stays
• suppositions
• warrants
• nuclei
• touchstones
• hubs
• seats
• eyes
• souls
• quintessences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foundations

Earth Fire Alliance is supported by various philanthropic foundations, including the Bezos Earth Fund which pledged $26 million in June. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

For the enterprise, this is a direct consequence of attempting to build 2026-level AI agents on top of 1990-level data foundations. — Chetan Mathur, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

In recent years, landslides have brought chaos to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, cracking the foundations of homes and turning Palos Verdes Drive South into a rutted, bumpy asphalt roller coaster. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

This new development builds upon the foundations of audio-animatronics by adding new capabilities and features. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

But they’ll also be disappointed to find that its scientific foundations remain intact, and the regulatory environment will be minimally changed as a result. — ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Policymakers should treat it as a reminder that the country’s foundations are still cracking — and if the drift continues, the next rupture will be something darker. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

While many burrows are harmless, tunnels located directly beneath patios, steps, retaining walls, or foundations can contribute to erosion and structural concerns over time. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 June 2026