1
as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of institution
Four Arkansas teenagers — representing institutions in Arkansas' four congressional districts — traveled to Capitol Hill in June to meet other young artists and see their pieces on display.
—
arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
But many of those babies never survived life outside of their walls: at least 9,000 infants and children died in these institutions, including the Tuam home.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Since the start of the COVID pandemic, when skepticism of vaccines surged, buoyed by online conspiracies and distrust of public health institutions, measles vaccinations have dropped across the nation.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 13 July 2025
As passed by the House in late May, the One Big Beautiful Bill (its Trumpian name) increased the current 1.4% excise tax on college endowments’ investment earnings to as high as 21% for the richest institutions—those with endowments worth more than $2 million a student.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for institution
arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
But many of those babies never survived life outside of their walls: at least 9,000 infants and children died in these institutions, including the Tuam home.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Since the start of the COVID pandemic, when skepticism of vaccines surged, buoyed by online conspiracies and distrust of public health institutions, measles vaccinations have dropped across the nation.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 13 July 2025
As passed by the House in late May, the One Big Beautiful Bill (its Trumpian name) increased the current 1.4% excise tax on college endowments’ investment earnings to as high as 21% for the richest institutions—those with endowments worth more than $2 million a student.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for institution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
Noun
-
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
-
Women are banned from attending public and private medical institutes in Afghanistan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
The system, which gives each team two challenges – only to be initiated by the batter, pitcher, or catcher, and retained if successful – could become a regular-season fixture as early as next year.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 July 2025
-
Fortune Noodle House was opened by Steven and Rachel Sun in 2016 and soon became a fixture for students looking for authentic northern Chinese cuisine at the University of Cincinnati and beyond.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
Pfister was also a legacy member of the Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc., an organization of influential Arizona leaders.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
-
In this poll, like earlier ones from other organizations, young people and Democrats had more favorable views of socialism and less favorable views of capitalism.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
-
The group is no stranger to events that benefit local charities.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
-
Companies and governments are investing in training workers for the AI era, including an AI training academy for teachers that a group of tech giants is partnering with teachers’ unions to build in New York City.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
These were not radical goals: why wouldn’t a healthier society benefit everyone?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
At this year’s climate meeting in Bonn, global leaders laid the foundation for this shift.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Foxx has centered her criticism on establishment Democrats circling the wagons for establishment candidates, noting that three senior Democratic members of Congress died within the first six months of Trump’s second term, handing Republicans a larger advantage.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
Entry level candidates can join the deck, engine or steward’s department in an entry-level position by contacting a company or a union hall or training at a maritime academy, college, school or training establishment.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share