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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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
Critics on the left have been questioning the value of the institution for much longer, albeit from a different angle and with less venom than Tate.
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Brad Wilcox, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Yet under Rubio’s leadership, the very institution that is responsible for these critical missions is being gutted.
—Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Wallis Annenberg, the prominent Los Angeles philanthropist who backed institutions including the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, died Monday in Los Angeles.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 July 2025
He was found guilty of his crimes but deemed insane and unfit for trial, spending the remainder of his life in mental institutions.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Brad Wilcox, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Yet under Rubio’s leadership, the very institution that is responsible for these critical missions is being gutted.
—Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Wallis Annenberg, the prominent Los Angeles philanthropist who backed institutions including the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, died Monday in Los Angeles.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 July 2025
He was found guilty of his crimes but deemed insane and unfit for trial, spending the remainder of his life in mental institutions.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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The signing ceremony, between the CNC’s Bruel and BFI director BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts, was preceded by a tour of the institute’s BFI Southbank home.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Women are banned from attending public and private medical institutes in Afghanistan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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True to the fundamental feeling of the collection, each of these items are quickly becoming lasting fixtures in Staudinger’s own wardrobe.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Twice during Brendan Rodgers’ reign as manager, pre-season tours to Asia also involved fixtures in Australia.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Inside Southwest Detroit is a collection of different organizations that use arts and culture as community development tools, and runs a blog called the Southwest Detroiter.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the politically crucial centrist group shifted back into net positive territory for Trump in July, giving him a +4 approval rating, up from -6 last month.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Please support the local groups that sell fair food.—
Tracy Trobridge,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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At this year’s climate meeting in Bonn, global leaders laid the foundation for this shift.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Two hundred and fifty former officers in the intelligence establishment, including three ex-chiefs of Mossad, signed an open letter of protest.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Mamdani won the primary by 13 points in an upset victory that took the political establishment and wealthy donor class largely by surprise.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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