Thesaurus results for GUILD

guild

noun

ˈgild

variants also gild

Definition of guild

as in organization

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest after his apprenticeship, he was able to join the stonemasons' guild

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Recent Examples of guild Assembling in public spaces to learn our hobbies or form or join existing guilds teaches not only patience and attention but how to have relationships. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 The Hollywood guild is giving its national executive director, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, a contract extension and elevating him to CEO. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026 Despite not receiving the endorsement of the faculty guild, Buelna retains the support of a number of faculty members, including the president of the academic senate, Angela Echeverri. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Instead of leaning into French Indochina, the design draws on Hanoi's craft traditions, the Red River, lacquer art, and the city's historic guild streets to create a distinctly contemporary expression of Vietnamese luxury. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guild

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Noun

The results grow the organization's presence on Capitol Hill, bringing to Congress a bloc of lawmakers who will now look to translate their electoral success into policy wins that push the Democratic Party further to the left.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Republicans sought to portray Osborn as a Democrat in disguise, pointing to his support from Democratic donors and organizations.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

Greg Totten, the association’s CEO and former longtime Ventura County district attorney, also criticized the decision and its impact on victims’ families.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
She was drawn to the historical associations of religious persecution.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The growing cultural presence of the Indian-American community is also being reflected in the Bay Area's civic institutions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Universities need institutions capable of sustaining serious debate after a visiting speaker leaves campus.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

The team from Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland said analysis of hair in the royal tomb where cannabis seeds turned up, sheds new light on the plant's role in ancient societies.

— Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The film, set between the years 1945 and 1947, depicts a society struggling to recover from war, only to be reduced, once again, by the arrival of a kaiju (as giant monsters are known in Japanese, and to fans of the corresponding film genre).

— Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

Under the settlement, Primex, the district’s risk pool, will pay $225,000 to the institute and $50,000 to Lehmann Major List PLLC.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
This institute, also known as CIII, was cofounded by Gary Michelson, a billionaire philanthropist, retired surgeon, and Prop 38’s leading backer.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of institute

Noun

James is facing calls for her removal from two of the fraternity brothers Jane Doe named in her civil lawsuit.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
While under interim suspension, the fraternities are barred from participating in activities, including new member activities and events involving alcohol.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of fraternity

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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report’s final rating placed el Sayed in a favorable position to win, and its assessment also shifted the broader Senate battle toward Democrats, who are seeking to reclaim the chamber.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Next year, if Democrats claim the majority in both chambers, the GOP can’t expect quick dismissals.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

The family-like environment and sense of brotherhood is what keeps him connected and committed to the program in addition to his passion to become a business owner.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
From the first meeting in Arizona with David Berson & Ross Molloy, to the brotherhood of the NFL Today desk, an unforgettable year with Ian, Evan, Ken & crew and now alongside legendary Jim Nantz, Tracy Wolfson, Rikhoff and the whole crew.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of brotherhood

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