as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a private tutor handled the tuition of their children
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tuition
The national nonprofit helps private, historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, bolster their academics and keep their tuitions affordable.
—
Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The declining perception of the importance of college has been reflected in enrollment figures, with many choosing to forego higher education over concerns about tuition costs, student loan debt and what is taught at universities.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Because Leila’s single mom can’t afford Tall Pines’ tuition, Abbie goes instead.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Once federal student aid is approved, the Department of Education disburses the money to the school, which deducts the tuition costs and forwards the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tuition
Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The declining perception of the importance of college has been reflected in enrollment figures, with many choosing to forego higher education over concerns about tuition costs, student loan debt and what is taught at universities.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Because Leila’s single mom can’t afford Tall Pines’ tuition, Abbie goes instead.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Once federal student aid is approved, the Department of Education disburses the money to the school, which deducts the tuition costs and forwards the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tuition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuition
Noun
-
Old wounds around education or beliefs finally have a chance to heal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
-
Lawmakers must weigh the check’s size against other programs and public needs, including education, and in 2018 began using earnings from the fund — long used to pay dividends — to also help balance the budget.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In June, a three-judge panel had ruled unanimously that teaching yoga is protected speech and that city officials had failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent enjoyment of the city’s shoreline parks, overturning a lower court’s ruling.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
-
This book is filled with a lifetime of teachings, as Rosemary Morrow has taught permaculture, all over the world, for 40 years.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In an unusual schooling setup, Irene was one of a group of children taught by their academic parents, including her own by then famous mother, Marie Curie.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
-
On the other hand, the language is thriving in its literary and music scenes, and the growth of schooling in Cymraeg.—
Robert Minhinnick,
The Dial,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
That meant Vince and Ashley would face off in part 2, a contest that would end in an explosive outburst after Vince did not properly read the instructions.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Where rookie pilots panicked in battle, Gabreski functioned like a robot, dispassionately following the instructions laid out in his military flight manuals.—
Angus Fletcher,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuition. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share