1
as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conference
An 'incredibly offensive' message Packer, 57 at the time, declined to address U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols before his sentencing via video conference.
—
Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Video of the Stargate announcement conference at the White House.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
If not, a designer can speak with you over video conference.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
In November 2023, news broke about a male tech conference founder being accused of creating fake female speakers to boost diversity stats at his software developers conference.
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for conference 
Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Video of the Stargate announcement conference at the White House.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
If not, a designer can speak with you over video conference.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
In November 2023, news broke about a male tech conference founder being accused of creating fake female speakers to boost diversity stats at his software developers conference.
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for conference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
Noun
-
Giving it nearly 1,000 five-star ratings, customers praised the quality, easy assembly, and stable design.—
Lauren Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
-
Hague and Williams began the spacewalk at 8:01 a.m. EST (1301 GMT) and made quick work of their first and primary task: to replace a rate gyro assembly that helps maintain the station’s orientation.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
At its inaugural symposium, the GTLI will introduce ideas for frameworks, standards and certifications aimed at defining what good thought leadership looks like.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Longtime native plant expert and author Carol Bornstein summed it up last October, when San Marcos Growers had its final plant symposium for landscapers, horticulturists, botanists and retail nursery operators.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Crypto has been a priority of discussion and debate both during the 2024 election and run-up to the 2025 inauguration, and 2025 is set to be a positive year for crypto, but might have more bumps than some forecasters expect. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
-
While McCourt made an official bid, Musk’s name was reportedly floated in discussions with the Chinese government, according to Bloomberg.—
Zoë Schiffer,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Even dogs joining a virtual meeting can help garner trust and cohesion among teams.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
-
To address the money issue, the outgoing Biden administration has asked the U.N. Security Council, which has a meeting scheduled on Wednesday on the situation in Haiti, to transform the mission into a formal U.N. peacekeeping operation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
On Kimberly Taking the Risks to Protest Kimberly is on track to realize her dream of becoming a Supreme Court Justice, especially with her special spot in a seminar for older students with an esteemed guest professor played by Tig Notaro.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Throughout all four days of the retreat, guests can take part in fascinating educational seminars, with topics spanning from manta ray identification methods to the inner workings of plankton, a diverse type of organism that makes up the bulk of a manta ray’s diet.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Isabella Aslam, 19, from London, has struggled with mental health issues and food aversion throughout her teens and was left stunned and upset by a routine phone consultation with her doctor.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
-
The program runs from February through March and provides in-home design consultations that give consumers an easy, no-stress introduction to working with a designer.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The offender then took several steps and faced down an assemblage containing pro-Palestinian supporters and Chicago police officers.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
-
An assemblage of conspiracy-worthy material had begun to amass around the WEF.—
Caitlín Doherty,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Republican senators on the panel pushed back against many lines of questions from their colleagues, especially those related to the DOJ’s independence.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
-
The others play more like live-action Far Side comic panels, only not that funny.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near conference
Cite this Entry
“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share