colloquies

noun

Definition of colloquiesnext
plural of colloquy
1
as in symposiums
a meeting featuring a group discussion attended a colloquy on economic globalization

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2
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare

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3
as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colloquies
  1. discussions
  2. conversations
  3. seminars
  4. consultations
  5. conferences
  6. deliberations
  7. dialogues
Noun
  • This highlights the need for more awareness and proactive discussions about sleep health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Starbucks said Workers United prematurely ended discussions this week.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Kwong also offers suggestions to listeners interested in starting these conversations with their own family members.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adding connections on LinkedIn, posting about your work, and crucially, boosting others’ work are all powerful ways to make connections within your industry, and take a lot of the awkwardness out of in-person conversations.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company even attends two seminars each year with their franchisees to help connect with them.
    Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Large industry conferences are important events for business leaders to see each other in person (not Zoom), gather leads for their businesses, see all the latest technology available, and try to close some deals.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions have been in control of their conferences for months.
    Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • Clarity dialogues are empowering.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There is a powerful sense of Johnson reaching for new and bolder challenges in his ongoing dialogues with reality and metaphysical thinking, material and idea.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dialogues
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