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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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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
As well as iOS 26, thanks to a new naming convention that also applies for other software, the first developer betas of iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 have now been confirmed to appear at or around the same time, again, on the same day.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Some pros find that this interface convention allows for more power and flexibility, but enthusiasts might find this approach more intimidating.
—PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
In another time, the Bitcoin 2025 convention at Las Vegas’ Venetian hotel casino last week might have been most memorable for its cringeworthy moments.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
What To Know As Newsweek previously reported, video shows Booker speaking at the Democratic convention Saturday in California.
—Hollie Silverman
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Some pros find that this interface convention allows for more power and flexibility, but enthusiasts might find this approach more intimidating.
—PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
In another time, the Bitcoin 2025 convention at Las Vegas’ Venetian hotel casino last week might have been most memorable for its cringeworthy moments.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
What To Know As Newsweek previously reported, video shows Booker speaking at the Democratic convention Saturday in California.
—Hollie Silverman
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
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The program also includes more in-depth workshops, panels and talks on the Workshop Stage, as well as the industry networking and meeting opportunities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Bad meetings kill momentum and cost your reputation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The United States is one of the 184 countries, plus the European Union, that have signed the treaty.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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But even now, decades later, the U.S. has fewer missile interceptors deployed (44) than the treaty permitted (100).—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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During his first term, President Donald Trump pulled out of a Barack Obama-era agreement with Iran formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or simply as the Iran nuclear deal.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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President Donald Trump said in response to the latest exchange that the United States had not helped Israel carry out the attacks and urged Iran to come back to the negotiating table to sign a nuclear agreement that would avoid further destruction.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Since a dining room is a place for gathering and celebrating, don't go boring with your light fixture.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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For many younger people, these effects were amplified by the pandemic (sorry to remind you), which forced us to replace classes, meetings and other physical gatherings with virtual meetings and digital communication.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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That spring, Disney and Comcast negotiated a pact that outlined the governance of the service while it was jointly owned by the two companies and also provided a blueprint to dissolve their partnership.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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During his first term, Trump ditched Tehran's 2015 nuclear pact with six powers and reimposed sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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