as in synod
formal
a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Recent Examples of conclave
The conclave serves as a flagship component of India Week, hosted by Economic Policy Group.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
In the film’s last shot, the shuttered conclave over, a priest cracks a window and looks out at a courtyard.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
The pope continues to alternate between high flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive ventilation at night, the Vatican press office said.
—Sharon Braithwaite and Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
The camerlengo also takes custody of the Vatican’s property in Rome and supervises details for the upcoming conclave.
—Daniel Speed Thompson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
In the film’s last shot, the shuttered conclave over, a priest cracks a window and looks out at a courtyard.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
The pope continues to alternate between high flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive ventilation at night, the Vatican press office said.
—Sharon Braithwaite and Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
The camerlengo also takes custody of the Vatican’s property in Rome and supervises details for the upcoming conclave.
—Daniel Speed Thompson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
Noun
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At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.—
Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2023
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In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem.—
Paul Elie,
The New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2023
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The franchise, entering its 31st season, will host the Cleveland Browns in Charlotte for a single joint-practice session ahead of Week 1 of the preseason, head coach Dave Canales told The Observer at the NFL’s annual meeting on Monday.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Almost every large organization has too many meetings.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Known for its exclusivity and high production value, Desert Nights continues to evolve as a sophisticated gathering on one of the world’s most famous estates.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The star offensive tackle confirmed the news, initially reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, at an intimate gathering Saturday night in Miami.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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If all members are voting and present, Johnson can only afford to lose three members of his caucus on the vote -- a fourth would tank the bill.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The caucus consists of Reps. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, D-Gahanna, Dani Isaacsohn, D-Cincinnati, Christine Cockley, D-Columbus, Eric Synenberg, D-Beachwood, Karen Brownlee, D-Symmes Township, and Sen. Casey Weinstein, D-Hudson.—
J.D. Davidson | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Photo of the day: Cute at CinemaCon The biggest names in Hollywood are unveiling their buzzy new movies at CinemaCon 2025, the Las Vegas convention for theater owners.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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At CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners in Las Vegas, studio executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll shared a few details about the latest entry in the franchise.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Conclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclave. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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