as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a private tutor handled the tuition of their children
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Recent Examples of tuition
Ambroise’s photos went on sale to fund tuition at University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Hu plays Claire, a Wheeler College Junior who works multiple campus jobs to pay for her tuition.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Three years later, in 2020, the Court ruled that a Montana tax-credit program for private-school tuition had to include religious schools.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
In the most recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court about government support for religious schools, Carson v. Makin in 2022, the majority ruled that Maine could not exclude religious schools from a state tuition program.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Hu plays Claire, a Wheeler College Junior who works multiple campus jobs to pay for her tuition.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Three years later, in 2020, the Court ruled that a Montana tax-credit program for private-school tuition had to include religious schools.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
In the most recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court about government support for religious schools, Carson v. Makin in 2022, the majority ruled that Maine could not exclude religious schools from a state tuition program.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuition
Noun
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Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The group focuses on education, research, and advocacy related to skin care.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
8 May 2025
Noun
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All have a place and [some] might fit your lifestyle better than other teaching jobs.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For Catholic theologians, the significance of the name was evident, with the new pope tying himself to one of the foundational figures of modern Catholic social teaching, Pope Leo XIII, who advocated for the rights of the poor and working class amid profound economic change.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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So rather than having to pay up front for schooling, cosmetologists and barbers can start earning money quickly and work their way up the ladder.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Many families kept their kids enrolled in alternative schooling options after neighborhoods public schools reopened and returned to in-person learning.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Murphy brought the jury back into the courtroom and read them the Allen charge, a set of instructions given to a jury that believe it’s deadlocked.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Follow a healthcare provider's recommendations or label instructions when taking matcha.—
Ross Phan,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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“Tuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuition. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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