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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
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2
as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away
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Recent Examples of convention
The convention was to be a tumultuous affair, with tension over the slavery controversy permeating the proceedings.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Ignoring the conventions of academic portraiture, a genre associated with pale men standing in front of burgundy drapes, Sherald liberated America’s first lady from the fusty, cigar-brown rooms of the past.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The Minnesota leader is slated to headline state Democratic Party conventions in South Carolina and California.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Network exec and on-air personality Cohen also led panels and events at the 2023 convention.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Ignoring the conventions of academic portraiture, a genre associated with pale men standing in front of burgundy drapes, Sherald liberated America’s first lady from the fusty, cigar-brown rooms of the past.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The Minnesota leader is slated to headline state Democratic Party conventions in South Carolina and California.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Network exec and on-air personality Cohen also led panels and events at the 2023 convention.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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At their policy meeting earlier this month, Fed officials also expressed worry about potential tariff inflation, particularly at a time when concerns are rising about the labor market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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This body crafted the 1958 UN treaty on road transport, which has been signed by 58 countries including France and the Netherlands.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, the Minuteman III hasn't carried multiple warheads since 2014 in compliance with arms reduction treaties, according to the U.S. Air Force.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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In law enforcement, the legally binding agreements, approved by all parties, typically stem from Justice Department investigations into widespread patterns of misconduct.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office paid a total settlement of $25,000, according to public records of the agreement previously obtained by the Sun Sentinel.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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More and more people are adjusting tradition to find something that suits them better.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In June, the lodge will welcome Dry Fly Saloon, its on-site restaurant, serving hearty breakfasts and dinners inspired by Montana’s culinary traditions.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Some simple steps will improve food safety at your gatherings.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Events are often held at its stores, with brands or individuals welcome to use the retail space as a venue for cultural gatherings.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Moscow’s stationing fission or fusion bombs in orbit would violate the Outer Space Treaty - the fundamental international pact that governs space missions across the solar system.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Yet, the average deal for an F1 team generated $6.22 million, more than eight times the average pact for an NFL team, which is $745,000, the SponsorUnited report said.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Older people were hit the hardest socially by COVID rules that limited or barred visits from family and friends.—
Joshua Zatulskis,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Eventually – inevitably – a recession will occur, but the huge 2022-2024 inversion will not have predicted it by the traditional rules of interpretation.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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