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as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in cornerstones
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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Recent Examples of foundations
Plans for the new government building are set to begin, with the laying of foundations scheduled for the end of 2026.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
This is a year of work and building to create solid foundations in your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 4th House of Home and Family, shaking up routines, space, and emotional foundations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Upcoming construction work will include pouring concrete to create new track foundations, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But this is the kind of funding that ought to be mostly provided by charitable foundations.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Tech entrepreneur Jonas already donated money to charitable foundations, but wanted to find a way to inspire people directly to move towards more sustainable ways of living.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Ornaments are no more dispensable than foundations.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
On this part of the map, a string of Trail of Tears museums, historic markers, burial grounds and broken stone foundations connect − all preserved so America doesn't forget the atrocities that happened along these routes.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
This is a year of work and building to create solid foundations in your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 4th House of Home and Family, shaking up routines, space, and emotional foundations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Upcoming construction work will include pouring concrete to create new track foundations, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But this is the kind of funding that ought to be mostly provided by charitable foundations.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Tech entrepreneur Jonas already donated money to charitable foundations, but wanted to find a way to inspire people directly to move towards more sustainable ways of living.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Ornaments are no more dispensable than foundations.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
On this part of the map, a string of Trail of Tears museums, historic markers, burial grounds and broken stone foundations connect − all preserved so America doesn't forget the atrocities that happened along these routes.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundations
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The question is whether institutions will adapt quickly enough to remain relevant.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Roseman has picked franchise cornerstones like Quinyon Mitchell, while there have also been underwhelming selections like Jalen Reagor and Andre Dillard.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink Seasonal, clean cuisine is one of the cornerstones of the food and beverage program at 1 Hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new method, called ShadeCut, was invented by a research team at Freiburg’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), one of the largest solar energy research institutes in the world.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Many of these institutes were established by the colonial power in contexts shaped by empire, trade, war, and epidemic disease.—
Guy Vernet,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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This renovated historic home was designed by Samuel Masters and features six bedrooms with four full bathrooms; ideal for groups and families.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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One of the bedrocks of Bednar’s coaching philosophy is breaking the season into 10-game segments.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Better yet, those bedrocks are as plentiful as ever.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
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In the century-plus since its grounds were largely closed to the public, dozens of events are evidence that even the White House complex is not impervious to intrusion.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The construction of the $400-million ballroom on the White House grounds has come under searing scrutiny.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Foundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundations. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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