as in school
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
a military academy an academy of the fine arts
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Recent Examples of academy
Last year, officers responded to nearly 8,000 calls for service, and three new cadets began training at the police academy.
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Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
As Italy welcomed the world by displaying symbols of its heritage, the show produced by Olympic ceremony veteran Marco Balich began with dancers from the academy of the famed Milan opera house Teatro alla Scala reimagining 18th-century sculptor Antonio Canova’s marble works.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Ngumoha moved to Anfield as a 16-year-old in September 2024 after leaving Chelsea’s academy.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
OCVarsity’s list includes athletes who received a commitment letter from an Ivy League school or a military service academy, but does not include athletes offered preferred walk-on status or athletes attending a community college.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
As Italy welcomed the world by displaying symbols of its heritage, the show produced by Olympic ceremony veteran Marco Balich began with dancers from the academy of the famed Milan opera house Teatro alla Scala reimagining 18th-century sculptor Antonio Canova’s marble works.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Ngumoha moved to Anfield as a 16-year-old in September 2024 after leaving Chelsea’s academy.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
OCVarsity’s list includes athletes who received a commitment letter from an Ivy League school or a military service academy, but does not include athletes offered preferred walk-on status or athletes attending a community college.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for academy
school
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Other emergency measures announced by the government in response to the energy crisis include reducing school hours, postponing major sporting and cultural events, and cutting transport services.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the state’s second largest brick-and-mortar high school, Ben Davis will have to provide these opportunities on a scale larger than most other schools.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Academy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/academy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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