colloquy

noun

ˈkä-lə-kwē How to pronounce colloquy (audio)
Definition of colloquynext
1
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion attended a colloquy on economic globalization

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2
as in discussion
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 conversation
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 colloquy There is nothing analytical about Jackiw and Denk’s rendition, which translates all those formal intricacies into an infectious colloquy of voices. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 State of play: The concrete barriers guarding the steep switchbacks above Wasatch Mountain State Park now display a colloquy of pro- and anti-Trump graffiti. — Erin Alberty, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024 These artist combinations – or colloquies, as Viveros-Fauné calls them – are especially effective at Stelo Arts and Parallax Art Center. — Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colloquy
  1. symposium
  2. discussion
  3. conversation
  4. seminar
  5. debate
  6. converse
  7. conference
  8. consultation
Noun
  • The eight will be honored at a ceremony during the 15th annual A STEP UP assistant coaches professional development symposium at Queens University in Charlotte.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The state’s top public safety officials warned attendees at the annual Connecticut emergency management symposium Tuesday that the only certainty is that billions of dollars currently slated for emergency operations across the U.S. are under review by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
  • In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • During the discussions, hitting coaches Troy Snitker and Alex Cintrón encouraged Smith to get more into his legs and start his swing quicker, hoping the 22-year-old phenom could drive the baseball with more authority.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of discussion
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  • No one’s drafting legal paperwork just yet, but all the comment sections, podcast clips, and late-night talks between friends around it suggest the conversation is shifting.
    — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The show and its participants were even parodied on Saturday Night Live in January, with comedian Ego Nwodim playing Amuli, and other cast members mocking people’s poor conversation skills and unintelligent dating decisions.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • The fellowship program allows participants to be mentored by an Academy members and have access to networking and seminars.
    — Abigail Lee, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Educational workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual interactive seminar on marketing and how to generate extraordinary results at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 25.
    — Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of seminar
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  • While the mission aims to celebrate female pioneers in space exploration, Munn's comments have sparked a broader debate about the ethics and value of high-profile space tourism amid growing environmental concerns and economic inequality.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The debate over phones and cameras in nightlife spaces is ongoing.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Composed of a custom 16-piece modular system that shifts daily, the space invites interaction—encouraging visitors to pause, sketch, converse, or reflect.
    — Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Following the group phase, the top eight teams across the conferences will advance to the playoffs.
    — Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Traditionally, the southern sports world orbits around football but the 2024-25 season saw the SEC take over the mantle of best basketball conference in the nation.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of conference
Noun
  • Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.
    — Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
  • City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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