seminaries

noun

Definition of seminariesnext
plural of seminary
1
as in schools
a place or establishment for teaching and learning a seminary exclusively for women

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2
as in centers
a place or environment that favors the development of something some claimed that orphanages were seminaries of sin and petty crime, turning out juvenile delinquents by the score

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  1. academies
  2. nurseries
  3. nests
Noun
  • To add career academies in entrepreneurship, cosmetology and auto to at least Woodward Career Technical High School's campus.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the wake of the Kennedy assassination, many sporting events were called off, and the raucous, patriotic annual match between the two service academies nearly met the same fate.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of academies
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  • The ‘beige mom’ term has been tossed around to describe many parents’ situations, including those who prefer colorless toys, like to dress their babies in neutrals or maintain muted nurseries — and certain celebrities have also been granted the descriptor.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Plant patent trademarks play a big role in helping horticulturists and nurseries protect their work and investment.
    Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of nurseries
Noun
  • The vintage floral design adds charm, and each piece nests into the baking sheet for easy storage.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Birds, for example, are known to use plastic in their nests, exposing themselves and their offspring to toxins.
    David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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