as in synod
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a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Recent Examples of conclave
After Pope Francis’ death, AFP photographer Jeff Pachoud was on assignment covering the funeral and the reactions in Saint Peter’s Square during the conclave that would choose his successor.
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Time Photo Department, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
Three months later, Walker was filling her photo book with pictures from the trip and spotted an image of a cardinal being interviewed near her, apparently on his way into the conclave.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Dolan most recently participated in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV in May.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Pope Leo was elected in a conclave of cardinals in May.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Time Photo Department, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
Three months later, Walker was filling her photo book with pictures from the trip and spotted an image of a cardinal being interviewed near her, apparently on his way into the conclave.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Dolan most recently participated in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV in May.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Pope Leo was elected in a conclave of cardinals in May.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
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Casey said the synod, the first in the 19-county archdiocese since 1971, will be designed to give all Catholics an opportunity to weigh in on issues that are important to them.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Jan. 2026
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In July, its members voted to keep the church open and hand its administration over to the synod, which will make decisions about its future.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Most people at the meeting, held over Microsoft Teams, expressed excitement at the potential for conservation in an area stretching from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance, plus 200 yards inland.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The commission voted to remove Commissioner Treva Hadden for missing more than three meetings in the past 12 months without providing a reason.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s inaugural critical minerals summit this week — bringing together officials from 54 countries including several from Africa — was, on the surface, a diplomatic gathering.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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As one of the most influential gatherings in the beauty and fragrance industry, Cosmoprof provides an ideal platform to showcase a perfume that prioritizes emotional resonance over fleeting trends.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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But Rob Blanchard, Lamont’s chief spokesman, said Senate Republicans had fallen short because the caucus has not offered a full budget in recent years.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth received 32% of the caucus goers’ support; Kendall Qualls, also a 2022 gubernatorial candidate, received roughly 26%; and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell had 17%.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately, my family stuck with Orlando, tourism, and the broader hospitality ecosystem — theme parks, airports, hotels, conventions and corporate meetings.—
Paul S. Mears III,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Easy transport for conventiongoers The tunnel system is already a hit with many visitors, especially during conventions like the annual Consumer Electronics Show in January.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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