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also gilds
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 Clock Hands, young Vale can’t afford to join any of the guilds as an apprentice or learn a trade of their own.
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Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
The pay TV banner has pledged to invest at least €480 million ($503 million) over three years in French and European films in a deal with local guilds signed last March.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Above-the-line guilds like the DGA, PGA, and WGA; craft guilds like ACE and the ASC; even unexpected bodies like the Costume Designers Guild all tipped for One Battle.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
And it's definitely got the resume – with top prizes from British Academy Film Awards, Golden Globes, plus the producers' and directors' guilds – to go all the way.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Separately on the call, Ellison declined to respond to a question about contract negotiations with Hollywood guilds as that process begins to gather steam just as this giant media merger is taking off.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
As these Seedance videos amassed millions of views on social media, industry guilds like SAG-AFTRA and the Motion Picture Assn.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But guilds of merchants in places like Venice or banking commissions in states like Minnesota eventually set uniform regulations.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
The pay TV banner has pledged to invest at least €480 million ($503 million) over three years in French and European films in a deal with local guilds signed last March.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Above-the-line guilds like the DGA, PGA, and WGA; craft guilds like ACE and the ASC; even unexpected bodies like the Costume Designers Guild all tipped for One Battle.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
And it's definitely got the resume – with top prizes from British Academy Film Awards, Golden Globes, plus the producers' and directors' guilds – to go all the way.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Separately on the call, Ellison declined to respond to a question about contract negotiations with Hollywood guilds as that process begins to gather steam just as this giant media merger is taking off.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
As these Seedance videos amassed millions of views on social media, industry guilds like SAG-AFTRA and the Motion Picture Assn.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But guilds of merchants in places like Venice or banking commissions in states like Minnesota eventually set uniform regulations.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilds
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The event will also include a kids’ area, as well as local artisans and community organizations.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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What would be stupid is mandating the creation of a permanent underclass, driving the resentment and parallel societies that plagued Germany — and doing so in defiance of the Constitution.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to reinforcing the fiduciary standards that are already in place for community associations, this will help to establish stronger grounds for claims involving unilateral acts by directors, inadequate reserve planning, inconsistent rules enforcement, or failures in management oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The group does not have a website and is not listed in a directory of city neighborhood associations.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over this week, 61 Catholic brotherhoods snake through the city along the official parade route to Seville's Gothic cathedral and then back to their home churches.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beyond its central role in the Oscar-winning film, Pondicherry is known within India for housing one of the country’s best ophthalmological institutes, the Aravind Eye Hospital.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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This work, which advances quantum technologies, also involved other European institutes, including the University of Basel, Lund University, and ETH Zurich.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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In hockey’s past fraternities, comfort was granted over time.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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He was arrested outside the chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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But almost all were drawn from the chambers of a small number of highly conservative lower-court judges.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Guilds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilds. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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