guild

noun

ˈgild How to pronounce guild (audio)
variants also gild
Definition of guildnext
as in organization
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 guild But Parasite was far from a sure thing: 1917 had won the top prizes of the producers, directors, cinematographers and sound editors guilds and at the Golden Globe, Critics Choice and BAFTA awards. — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025 Ultimately, the guild won some historic provisions to serve as a baseline for future negotiations, including contractual language to define a writer as a human. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025 If put forward, the bill would lead to fewer digital materials available for loan in libraries throughout the state, limiting access for readers, the guild believes. — James Watson, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025 But even putting that aside, the real direct correlation between guild awards and the Oscars is with predicting the nominations, not the winners. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guild
  1. organization
  2. association
  3. fraternity
  4. club
  5. institution
  6. society
  7. league
  8. institute
Noun
  • By embracing these approaches, leaders can strengthen their organization's commitment to DEI, turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
    — Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Community organizations and county services have lost funding after the federal government began to cut $11 billion from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of organization
Noun
  • The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.
    — Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.
    — Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of association
Noun
  • The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer joins Marquette's Shaka Smart (2023), Notre Dame's Mike Brey (2011), Syracuse's Jim Boeheim (2010), Pittsburgh's Ben Howland (2002) and Connecticut's Jim Calhoun (1990) as the league's representatives in an elite fraternity.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Baker was a junior at the University of South Carolina and is remembered fondly by his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers.
    — Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of fraternity
Noun
  • Baseball bats used to have more heft as a rule; Babe Ruth swung clubs perhaps 50 percent heavier than today’s.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Along with the in-home creature comforts, Ocean House has its own club with a lounge and infinity pool.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of club
Noun
  • This year marks the 50th anniversary of the revered music institution, which premiered on PBS in 1975.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • An earlier card count found that around 70 percent of the bargaining unit supported joining AFSCME Cultural Workers United, Council 36, which represents staff at institutions including the Academy Museum, the Academy Foundation and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of institution
Noun
  • For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.
    — Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • While out in society, Elizabeth interacts with single men like Mr. Darcy, an outwardly curmudgeon who is misunderstood.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of society
Noun
  • These shares are only bettered by a handful of players across the league.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In his free time, Ciarán enjoys playing soccer in his local amateur league and cheering on his three sons from the sidelines (his daughter would rather sit with him in the bleachers).
    — Ciarán McArdle, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of league
Noun
  • These microscopic organisms have what are essentially built-in compass needles, said Caroline Monteil, a microbial ecologist at the French research institute CEA.
    — Benji Jones, Vox, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The following year, Cooper became president and CEO of the museum, replacing Kathryn Hill who announced her retirement after leading the institute for six years.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of institute

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