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
The Law School Admission Council has recorded nearly 63,000 applicants so far this year, with most admission decisions finalized by May when institutions require deposit commitments.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
As the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2025, the revered country music institution will highlight its 100-year history, as well as its present and future, on Wednesday (March 19) when Opry 100: A Live Celebration airs live on NBC and simulcasts on Peacock.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
There are agreements and institutions in place designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally a number of high-profile members have parted ways with the institution, including Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds and Renée Fleming.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
As the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2025, the revered country music institution will highlight its 100-year history, as well as its present and future, on Wednesday (March 19) when Opry 100: A Live Celebration airs live on NBC and simulcasts on Peacock.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
There are agreements and institutions in place designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally a number of high-profile members have parted ways with the institution, including Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds and Renée Fleming.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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Sundance would frequently spend thousands converting venues like The Library that are not traditional cinemas into movie theater venues, which took away dollars the non-profit institute could’ve used to support its independent artists.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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The institute envisions using Boulder’s downtown theaters and venues as the heart of the festival.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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In this space, gold mirrors, sconces, and fixtures bring a retro glam aesthetic to the marble and gray elements around the room.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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First a fixture of working-class neighborhoods, the widespread popularity of kebabs began to soar in the 2000s, fueled by references in French rap music.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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The research is the result of collaboration between the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and several other organizations.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The library now needs to build out the new Canadian entrance to code — a blow to a not-for-profit organization that has existed on a limited endowment since 1908.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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In response to this incident, officials at the Maine DMR worked closely with other groups to expand the study of white sharks and their behavior in Maine’s coastal waters.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Israel launched a war on Hamas in Gaza on October 7, 2023, following the militant group’s surprise attack on southern Israel that killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took 251 hostage, according to Israeli authorities.—
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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What’s happening in society, where a boy stabs a girl to death?—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Another key element is the predominance of social media as a major channel of communication in today’s society.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Lay good foundations, instill good values, spend lots of time with them.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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With The Life List, Allen has laid the foundation for a similar path to success.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those are the highlights of two new studies released earlier this month by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and education association.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Pistons rank second in the association in opponent field-goal percentage (44.9), third in blocks per game (5.8) and fourth in points off turnovers (19.4).—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since its establishment in the 1750s, the British Museum has been the cultural institution at the heart of the United Kingdom.—
Mike Coté,
National Review,
30 Mar. 2025
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Interior officials in the statement said the department will reevaluate the evidence and determine whether the Scotts Valley Band can open a gaming establishment on the site.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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