1
as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry
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as in fixture
a person who has long been associated with a place or activity
an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them
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Recent Examples of institution
Skeptics aren't wrong to note that digital twins and battery storage still lean heavily on concessional funding and strong institutions.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The series, directed by Philip Barantini in four unbroken continuous takes, follows Jamie Miller (Cooper), a 13-year-old arrested for the murder of a classmate, and the family and institutions left scrambling in the aftermath.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2026
Those who don’t get the job leave diminished, sometimes humiliated, and the institution absorbs the damage quietly for years.
—Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The series, directed by Philip Barantini in four unbroken continuous takes, follows Jamie Miller (Cooper), a 13-year-old arrested for the murder of a classmate, and the family and institutions left scrambling in the aftermath.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2026
Those who don’t get the job leave diminished, sometimes humiliated, and the institution absorbs the damage quietly for years.
—Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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For something more philosophical, Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, has been operating since 1962 as a holistic retreat and nonprofit educational institute inspired by the human potential movement.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Other passengers of the airplane will be contacted by health authorities and will be provided guidance based on their seat location and the extent of their contact with the infected person, according to the institute.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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When Hendrix competed in season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, Walter was a fixture in the audience.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Opened to the public in 1931, Waldorf Astoria New York has been a fixture of New York City society for more than a century, earning its place as a beacon of sophistication and elegance in the cultural capital of the world.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Ready to take your organization up a notch?—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The filmmaker’s research into viral colonies and group organisms revealed a fascinating parallel to human society.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Striking the perpetrators from polite society is, indeed, the only way to handle it.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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If an election is triggered, those candidates who meet the threshold of support within the House of Commons would then have to receive the support of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 4th House of Home, drawing attention to comfort, family, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The show is produced by Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment in association with ITV America.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Roby also serves as the homes association president and briefly sat on the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Commission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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By ordinance, food establishments had until May 1 to renew their operating permit before the suspension was enforced.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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These are not the kinds of establishments that are at home on busy city thoroughfares or town squares.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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