as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a consortium for the prevention of animal cruelty
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Recent Examples of consortium
There was a consortium of 20 different brands that got together to create the Beta-21 movement—Patek and Rolex were involved.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
While the city selected San Jose Connection Partners, a consortium led by Plenary Americas that includes Glydways, Webcor/Obayashi, HNTB and ACI, in 2023 to help study and potentially develop a system, support for the project goes back for decades.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
When it was recognized by the wine media, multitudes of Italian and foreign entrepreneurs poured into the region around Montalcino, so that now its consortium counts over 200 producers.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The continent's new Ariane 6 rocket, funded by ESA and built by a consortium owned by multinational firms Airbus and Safran, is more expensive than the Falcon 9 and years behind schedule.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
While the city selected San Jose Connection Partners, a consortium led by Plenary Americas that includes Glydways, Webcor/Obayashi, HNTB and ACI, in 2023 to help study and potentially develop a system, support for the project goes back for decades.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
When it was recognized by the wine media, multitudes of Italian and foreign entrepreneurs poured into the region around Montalcino, so that now its consortium counts over 200 producers.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The continent's new Ariane 6 rocket, funded by ESA and built by a consortium owned by multinational firms Airbus and Safran, is more expensive than the Falcon 9 and years behind schedule.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consortium
Noun
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In addition to his résumé as an actor, Barty was an advocate for others with dwarfism and founded the Little People of America organization and the Billy Barty Foundation.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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By embracing these approaches, leaders can strengthen their organization's commitment to DEI, turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The following year, Cooper became president and CEO of the museum, replacing Kathryn Hill who announced her retirement after leading the institute for six years.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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These microscopic organisms have what are essentially built-in compass needles, said Caroline Monteil, a microbial ecologist at the French research institute CEA.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the revered music institution, which premiered on PBS in 1975.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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An earlier card count found that around 70 percent of the bargaining unit supported joining AFSCME Cultural Workers United, Council 36, which represents staff at institutions including the Academy Museum, the Academy Foundation and the Museum of Contemporary Art.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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While out in society, Elizabeth interacts with single men like Mr. Darcy, an outwardly curmudgeon who is misunderstood.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The disagreement was over tactics, not policy, but the debate eroded trust between the chambers; undermined the Democrats’ claims of unity in the face of Trump; and infuriated liberals, some of whom called for Schumer to give up his leadership post.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the House and Senate remain divided over how much to cut spending, setting up a likely fight between the two chambers.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Baker was a junior at the University of South Carolina and is remembered fondly by his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer joins Marquette's Shaka Smart (2023), Notre Dame's Mike Brey (2011), Syracuse's Jim Boeheim (2010), Pittsburgh's Ben Howland (2002) and Connecticut's Jim Calhoun (1990) as the league's representatives in an elite fraternity.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Voters had the choice between eight candidates seeking four, four-year council terms.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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The full council is expected to vote on the ordinance Thursday.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Consortium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consortium. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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