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
Many local arts organizations used to use Seven Angels as an example of how to best support a community institution, sharing the story of its board and patrons learning that the theater was renting its lighting equipment for each show and deciding to purchase new equipment the theater could own.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Yet in too many institutions, essential life skills like managing stress, managing money, or disagreeing constructively are treated as afterthoughts, if they’re addressed at all.
—Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The studies conducted by these researchers also persuaded major public health institutions like the World Health Organization (WHO).
—Marta Martínez, NPR, 8 June 2025
By 1981, there were 100 Schlotzsky's locations, and its menu followed suit, moving beyond a one-sandwich wonder into a fast-casual lunch institution.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Yet in too many institutions, essential life skills like managing stress, managing money, or disagreeing constructively are treated as afterthoughts, if they’re addressed at all.
—Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The studies conducted by these researchers also persuaded major public health institutions like the World Health Organization (WHO).
—Marta Martínez, NPR, 8 June 2025
By 1981, there were 100 Schlotzsky's locations, and its menu followed suit, moving beyond a one-sandwich wonder into a fast-casual lunch institution.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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Aurélien Colson, from the same institute, told Newsweek that Putin's response will be primarily military, but his options are limited to missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Bengio also serves as scientific director at Mila (Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms), an AI research institute.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Nearly every fixture was hand-picked and thoughtfully sourced from Europe by Emilie Keuning.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Hidden ambient light sources create an immersive dining experience where light exists without visible lighting fixtures.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Fund, the American organization, has given out, so far, like nearly 8 million meals to the people of Gaza through these aid distribution.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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In honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke about GLAAD’s achievements, impact and future.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Government workers are an articulate and politically well-connected group of people to whip into a frenzy.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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However, the reality is that a democratic society relies on the group shouldering some costs for the benefit of the whole.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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The film is set in the elite but real New York society of people searching for mates who truly have it all: the looks, the personality, the good taste, the height (that’s a major one), the better-than-mid-range six-figure income.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The imperial family holds less sway over Japanese society than the average salaryman, who at least can vote in elections.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Harry Williams, president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, said the order should serve as a call to action for corporations, foundations and lawmakers to redouble support for HBCUs and their students.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In short, schools can now directly pay players through licensing deals — a concept that goes against the foundation of amateurism that college sports was built upon.—
Eddie Pells,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Uribe is a prominent figure in Colombia's political establishment — and the grandson of former President Julio César Turbay, who led the country from 1978 to 1982.—
Alfie Pannell,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Some species, especially fruiting plants may need longer attention to ensure establishment and landscape success.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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