as in seminar
a meeting featuring a group discussion
recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography
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Recent Examples of symposium
Nearly everybody called out Tucker Carlson at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s symposium on antisemitism.
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Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Just one month earlier, the museum had hosted a Tate Modern symposium, co-funded by Hyundai, on performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
During the symposium, held in June, panelists shared insights about natural disasters in their regions and identified steps that could help mitigate damage and protect lives.
—Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of just writing checks, investors attending the symposium were urged to do more.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Just one month earlier, the museum had hosted a Tate Modern symposium, co-funded by Hyundai, on performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
During the symposium, held in June, panelists shared insights about natural disasters in their regions and identified steps that could help mitigate damage and protect lives.
—Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of just writing checks, investors attending the symposium were urged to do more.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposium
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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 Disney Food & Wine Festival runs through April 27 at Disney California Adventure with local, celebrity and Disney chefs offering cooking tips during culinary demonstrations, tasting seminars and signature events.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the ResiDay housing conference in November, White House housing director Bill Pulte said that a decision on the IPO would happen sometime by the end of that quarter or early this year, but that decision has yet to come.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bedside touch panels control lighting, temperature, and window shades without the usual hunt for switches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Myers spoke on a panel at SXSW in March about life as an influencer navigating mental health.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Symposium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposium. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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