as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Recent Examples of panel discussions
Programming tied to the exhibit is expected to include panel discussions, family activities and camps for children, along with evening events.
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City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The festival will feature panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, experimental shorts, a virtual reality project and more.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The four-day event will feature a packed lineup of celebrity guests, panel discussions, cosplay and vendors offering comics, toys and collectibles.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Barbie Dream Fest will take over the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale on Friday through Sunday, a glittery and glammed celebration that re-examines Barbie and her place in culture and female empowerment with panel discussions, films, fashion and activities.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Over four days, from August 13 to 16, the participating brands and retailers will host previews of new releases, panel discussions, and social gatherings across downtown Aspen.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Last year, students made friendship bracelets, organized their own panel discussions and had ice cream socials.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Authors from nine awards categories participate in readings, panel discussions and other events held throughout the library.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Hidden away in the basement is a vinyl listening bar, and select screenings are followed by panel discussions that draw a loyal crowd of cinephiles.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The festival will feature panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, experimental shorts, a virtual reality project and more.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The four-day event will feature a packed lineup of celebrity guests, panel discussions, cosplay and vendors offering comics, toys and collectibles.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Barbie Dream Fest will take over the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale on Friday through Sunday, a glittery and glammed celebration that re-examines Barbie and her place in culture and female empowerment with panel discussions, films, fashion and activities.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Over four days, from August 13 to 16, the participating brands and retailers will host previews of new releases, panel discussions, and social gatherings across downtown Aspen.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Last year, students made friendship bracelets, organized their own panel discussions and had ice cream socials.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Authors from nine awards categories participate in readings, panel discussions and other events held throughout the library.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Hidden away in the basement is a vinyl listening bar, and select screenings are followed by panel discussions that draw a loyal crowd of cinephiles.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
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Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The new center includes two theaters designed for virtual reality programming and a walkthrough exhibit with 11 informative panels tracing the history of the Holocaust — including historic family photographs — and two digital panels on the recent uptick in worldwide antisemitism.—
Lauren Costantino
March 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to its listing, the home has its original wide-board chestnut floors and wall panels along with six fireplaces, original mantels and millwork along with two staircases one of which is the captain’s staircase in the front foyer.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Friday evening, Frisco voters will have to choose between two forums to get to know the candidates running in the May 2 election for mayor, City Council and school board — one held at the Islamic Center of Frisco and another at Elevate Life Church.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Discussions about Karin Ann’s rise have started appearing in comment sections and music forums.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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