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as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in cornerstones
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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Recent Examples of foundations
Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.
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Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Providing Context Start with context and build your brand foundations from there.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Yet the foundations of China’s strength are strained by mounting challenges.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The sixth installment of the festival takes place May 2 through May 4 across four stages and features fine dining options, a silent auction benefiting ocean preservation foundations, art installations, and fan engagements.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Her passing was confirmed by her close friend Mark Aldridge, a member of The King’s Foundation Development Board and founder of Memories That Matter, an organization staging events to benefit foundations and charities.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Security Foundations Are Never Out Of Fashion AI is undoubtedly an important tool in an organization's cyber arsenal, but enterprises can't forget about the foundations of an effective cybersecurity strategy.
—Mike Wilson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Institutions depend on mutual trust, and if the United States flouts the rules, others may follow suit—eroding the foundations of global cooperation.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
There is a tension between the need for short-term results and the desire for a long-term plan to construct solid foundations.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Providing Context Start with context and build your brand foundations from there.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Yet the foundations of China’s strength are strained by mounting challenges.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The sixth installment of the festival takes place May 2 through May 4 across four stages and features fine dining options, a silent auction benefiting ocean preservation foundations, art installations, and fan engagements.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Her passing was confirmed by her close friend Mark Aldridge, a member of The King’s Foundation Development Board and founder of Memories That Matter, an organization staging events to benefit foundations and charities.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Security Foundations Are Never Out Of Fashion AI is undoubtedly an important tool in an organization's cyber arsenal, but enterprises can't forget about the foundations of an effective cybersecurity strategy.
—Mike Wilson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Institutions depend on mutual trust, and if the United States flouts the rules, others may follow suit—eroding the foundations of global cooperation.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
There is a tension between the need for short-term results and the desire for a long-term plan to construct solid foundations.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundations
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The biggest challenges ahead The main challenge for the government now that the Assad regime is gone is building trust between the people and their governmental institutions, Marwan said.Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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The institutions aren’t really trading.Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Little Richard, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry — these artists were the cornerstones of rock and roll.Jack Irvin, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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However, the losses of offensive cornerstones in wide rreceiverLadd McConkey and tight end Brock Bowers have proven to have affected Beck's output.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Russia is talking to those in charge about keeping its military bases in Syria.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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When Gose walked the next guy, too, he was lifted with the bases re-loaded.Chuck Murr, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Foundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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