as in association
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an organization of people devoted to promoting world peace
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 organization
Trump’s decision to appoint the combative Republican lawmaker Elise Stefanik as his UN ambassador suggests that the president wants to take an adversarial stance toward the organization.
—
Jorge G. CastaÑeda, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
Not that there’s anything wrong with an organization hiring a bright, young mind to run a team or defense – to seek and harness the cutting edge of the game’s progress.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
The event was heavily focused on helping rebuild Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires, with host Trevor Noah enthusing that viewers had donated several million dollars to a variety of relief organizations during the telecast alone.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
The Bears have considerable ground to close and no trophies are presented to organizations that win headlines in the offseason.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for organization 
Jorge G. CastaÑeda, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
Not that there’s anything wrong with an organization hiring a bright, young mind to run a team or defense – to seek and harness the cutting edge of the game’s progress.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
The event was heavily focused on helping rebuild Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires, with host Trevor Noah enthusing that viewers had donated several million dollars to a variety of relief organizations during the telecast alone.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
The Bears have considerable ground to close and no trophies are presented to organizations that win headlines in the offseason.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for organization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
Noun
-
This peak in orders is unprecedented in the history of Italy's sparkling wine exports for the month of November, the association says.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
-
The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Responsible for programming and producing all musical theater titles at the historic institution, Gersten will continue to build on the innovation and diverse artistic voices that have brought ongoing success to City Center’s Encores!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
-
Within galleries and on websites, museums may also offer certain texts with the intention of making institutions accessible to disabled viewers.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Those rights holders include record labels, publishers, independent distributors, performance rights organizations and collecting societies.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Emerging, re-emerging, and evolving pathogens continue to threaten society.—
Juan Manuel Santos,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The conservative Heritage Foundation and Republican lawmakers have been floating long to-do lists for changing the NIH, including dramatically reorganizing the centers and institutes that constitute the agency.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Hannah Downey is the policy director at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), a nonprofit institute based in Bozeman, Montana, that creates innovative conservation solutions through markets and incentives.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Woodson was made an honorary member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity on Feb. 10, 1917, and in 1924, members of the fraternity, called Ques, launched the Negro History and Literature Week, according to Carr.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
-
At his funeral service, members of his fraternity honored Grant with a special tribute and a video that chronicled much of his life.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The current council chambers will be remodeled to create new office space for the city administrator, along with a smaller conference room meeting space.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
-
Collins, another moderate and the only member of either chamber from New England who is a Republican, is also viewed as a key swing vote.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
This film is both for me and for him, in honor of our brotherhood, and our profound love for the stories that shaped our childhood.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Garth was the last remaining member of the Band, and his death marks the end of their brotherhood.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
El Camino Quilters is a nonprofit group that donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
-
For group or solo trips to the shore, a beach blanket is an excellent addition to your packing list.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near organization
Cite this Entry
“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share