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
With shrinking educational budgets, institutions prioritize platforms that unify multiple tools, streamline processes, and reduce operational costs.
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
As a cultural institution holding Haitian art and heritage in the American Midwest, the Waterloo Center had an obligation, according to Paige.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
As an example, an institution with a 50% indirect cost rate would get another $50,000 to cover indirect expenses for a $100,000 project.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
This is in response to President Trump's decision to take over the art institution last month.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
As a cultural institution holding Haitian art and heritage in the American Midwest, the Waterloo Center had an obligation, according to Paige.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
As an example, an institution with a 50% indirect cost rate would get another $50,000 to cover indirect expenses for a $100,000 project.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
This is in response to President Trump's decision to take over the art institution last month.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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According to Fifty Grande, the cast and crew filmed the portions of the episode at the institute in just one day in February 2023.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Parts of the collection have been exhibited in top institutions like the Art institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art Washington DC, the Royal Academy London, and the Prado in Madrid.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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If the budget allows, add a new light fixture, too.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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This has resulted in a reputation for complex works in which silicone is married with wood, electrical fixtures, brass, and even old desktop computers.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Haley Busch is communications and outreach director for 1000 Friends of Florida, a statewide not-for-profit organization that focuses on saving special places and building better communities across our rapidly growing state.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Improving these areas is a cost- and time-efficient strategy that increases overall workflow and efficiency in the organization.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Expect dropouts: Rejig pairings and match those who’ve lost their coach or coachee Start small, then scale: Start with a smaller group with a pure coaching approach that has no particular focus.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The format, which has been a success internationally, sees famous faces come up against a group of interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, those who carve out their own path rather than following society’s expectations tend to experience greater long-term fulfilment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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These federal agencies regulate critical areas of the U.S. economy and society, including the stock market, product safety, fraud and corruption, the money supply, labor relations, monopolies, nuclear power, the media and elections.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is sad, because basic integrity and the rule of law have long been great American principles that help serve as a foundation for our Nation.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Because not only will this be promoting what’s already here, this will also be a huge beacon for chefs to come to Charlotte and come to the surrounding area and open up restaurants here versus somewhere else and take advantage of a foundation that doesn’t exist anywhere else.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Now, the guide rates more than 30,000 establishments in over 30 territories across three continents.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Since its establishment, DOGE has looked to slash spending at federal government agencies, making huge job cuts at departments for defense, education and energy.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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