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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2
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
Renowned institutions such as La Scala in Milan and the Paris Opera took turns expressing their vexation at the Marty Supreme star, as did fellow actors like Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
Nursing students at public institutions have an average first-time licensure exam pass rate of 88 percent, compared to just 68 percent at for-profit institutions.
—Henry D Shannon, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Some Americans worried that Catholics maintained allegiance to the church first and American values and institutions second.
—USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The Commission had for more than a decade accused Orbán of dismantling democratic institutions, taking control of the media and infringing on minority rights.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
Nursing students at public institutions have an average first-time licensure exam pass rate of 88 percent, compared to just 68 percent at for-profit institutions.
—Henry D Shannon, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Some Americans worried that Catholics maintained allegiance to the church first and American values and institutions second.
—USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The Commission had for more than a decade accused Orbán of dismantling democratic institutions, taking control of the media and infringing on minority rights.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
Noun
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Charles Mitchell is a visiting fellow at the institute.—
Charles Mitchell,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the institute, McMahon ceded policy to others.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The house has a lot of original elements, including light fixtures, the downstairs flooring, and the tile in all twelve bathrooms.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sean Longstaff, Bournemouth’s heartbreaker with a 97th-minute equaliser at Vitality Stadium, had also scored in the reverse fixture.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even better, EcoSet’s Materials Oasis provides a wide array of supplies free of charge to non-profits like schools and other organizations that can make use of cast-off sets, furniture, art supplies and assorted props.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The cable network formerly known as MSNBC announced Wednesday that Thomas will lead the organization’s political unit and direct coverage of campaigns and elections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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At one point, my friend was added to a WeChat group that included nearly five hundred foreign actors, many of whom were sharing casting calls to make sure they weren’t being scammed.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings could target him as an undrafted signing to bolster a defensive backs group that should look far different when the draft concludes.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Echeverria, who is a part of the social justice committee at the Universalist church, said the church — a relatively new denomination that focuses on social justice issues — teaches about humanity and showing up for society’s most vulnerable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Created by Graham Yost based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy , Season 3 continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances, while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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The foundation focuses on conservation, rehabilitation, breeding and education — basically everything that goes into protecting birds of prey.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Massie rode the tail end of the Tea Party wave, dominating a seven-way primary and a special election to replace a retiring Republican who was more closely aligned with the party establishment.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bills come on the heels of legislation passed last year that sought to limit immigration enforcement at health care facilities, including by prohibiting medical establishments from allowing federal agents without a valid search warrant or court order into private areas.—
Claudia Boyd Barrett,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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