as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
Thomas Jefferson is said to have been able to participate in knowledgeable discourse on a breathtaking array of subjects
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as in to lecture
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war
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as in to speak
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
grandly discoursed as though he were an expert on every subject
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Recent Examples of discourse
Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Last March, the Kennedy Center hosted the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s cynical discourse on married life, Company — with its central character performed not by a man, as the composer-lyricist first conceived, but by a woman.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
And, of course, discourse about the current state of democracy certainly isn’t unique to Korea.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
One of the key games perpetually brought up in the remake discourse is Chrono Trigger, a truly seminal RPG that’s endured for thirty years as a genre-defining influence on generations of developers — and is widely considered one of the greatest games of all time.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Last March, the Kennedy Center hosted the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s cynical discourse on married life, Company — with its central character performed not by a man, as the composer-lyricist first conceived, but by a woman.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Their story is just one egregious example of the dark side of family vlogging, a popular genre of influencing that often sparks discourse over the exploitation of children, no matter how innocent the content seems on its face.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
And, of course, discourse about the current state of democracy certainly isn’t unique to Korea.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourse
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During the conversation, she was filmed handing over the car keys to her Tesla Model S.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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On April 7, the 160 scholars will start the day at Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s for breakfast and a panel discussion led by Arnold in conversation with Spring and Nata Dvir, chief merchandising officer of Macy’s and FSF board member.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Boutros has also lectured at the University of Chicago Law School since 2011 and published two books on white-collar law.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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For decades, Washington lectured Beijing about avoiding protectionism, eliminating barriers to foreign investment, and disciplining the use of subsidies and industrial policy—with only modest success.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Piper, Lachlan and their parents have made their way to the Buddhist community so that Timothy and Victoria can speak with the monk, Luang Por Teera (Suthichai Yoon).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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This is not the first time Wood has spoken about her distinctive smile while promoting The White Lotus season three.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
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The State Department said there are discussions about sending a more-extensive response to Myanmar with disaster experts monitoring the situation.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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During the roundtable discussion, many participants raised concerns about the high cost of doing business in California, saying there are too many fees, taxes and regulations that small business owners face.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Likewise, Maloney was also asked several times over a span of a few weeks to discuss the campaign, but did not agree to talk.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Below, Joe talks to TVLine about the friends’ instant connection, the heartbreak of watching her struggle and how his own experience as a parent shaped his actions in the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Several of those town halls – including in deeply Republican districts – went viral as residents harangued lawmakers over the cuts.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Republican members of Congress are finding themselves so harangued about federal cuts during town halls that they've been advised to stop holding them.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At one point, Mandel stepped out of the room to let the two converse alone, while emotional piano music swelled in the background.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Seen facing each other on a couch, the two converse with the ease of good friends.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the first phase of the cease-fire, Hamas returned 25 living hostages and the remains of eight others in exchange for the release of nearly 1,800 Palestinian prisoners.—
Ibrahim Hazboun,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Their initial exchange in Episode 3 created a sense of trust between the characters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Discourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourse. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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