Thesaurus results for GUILDS

guilds

noun

variants also gilds

plural of guild

as in organizations

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 guilds In petitions, legal action and IG posts, the Hollywood guilds and a legion of A-listers are pessimistic Ellison will keep his expansive theatrical promises if and when the deal finally closes. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 The residual formulas for the different guilds are closely related, though the WGA is the only one that releases data. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Companion planting and creating fruit tree guilds to make sure sufficient pollinators are around during blossoming time. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 While Heated Rivalry has been scooping up major awards from various guilds and voting groups, including for leads Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, the show remains ineligible for Emmys consideration. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026 Hollywood guilds are currently wrangling with the perils and possibilities of AI. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 The guilds are in a tough position. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 From guilds to cooperatives in the industrial era In his time, Leo XIII rejected both unfettered capitalism and revolutionary socialism. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026

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Noun

The other applies to children of anyone working in a foreign embassy or representing a foreign government and employees of the United Nations or other international organizations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
While investigations into their death continues, experts say there are indications that some of the influencers did have relationships with criminal organizations and were killed as acts of reprisal by rival factions.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of organizations

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Tortorici said his film explores how institutions, such as school, family and the state, fail kids.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Philanthropy has always been judged less by intention than by outcome — and today, as public trust in institutions frays, that scrutiny has never been sharper.

— James Chen, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of institutions

Noun

The organization represents CEOs and associations in manufacturing, healthcare, elder care, construction, agriculture and hospitality.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
For example, tropical primates form associations with other primate species and jointly forage in the tree canopy.

— Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Definition of brotherhoods

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Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Meanwhile, Beijing widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of institutes

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And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square.

— PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Hazing incidents involving fraternities are not uncommon across campuses nationwide, said Dwight Bullard, a former Florida state senator and longtime member of Kappa Alpha Psi.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of fraternities

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Sending it to voters required three-fifths approval of both legislative chambers, which met in a special session to consider the change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The bill passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers and was sent to Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat.

— Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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