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or less commonly round tables
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
an international roundtable of medical experts on the disease
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Recent Examples of roundtables
The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
That was the clear throughline at Global Animation From Spain, one of the first roundtables at the Málaga Festival’s Mafiz New Trends strand, moderated by Carmen Páez, undersecretary at Spain’s Culture Ministry.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Players change their mind on a dime, making the roundtables both deliciously dramatic and kind of annoying.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The 2026 format entails multiple roundtables, each attended by a roster of industry figures who will engage in conversation with each of the five talents, who will move from table to table throughout the event.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Each day features four roundtables on topics ranging from soccer’s impact on culture and the impacts of a World Cup to soccer’s role in diplomacy.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
Four months and six health care roundtables later, the stage for Bonta and her allies to confront the state’s health care crisis is set.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There are no stage presentations—just roundtables, intimate dinners, and structured conversations designed for depth over breadth.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This year’s event once again hosts panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, networking and activations, in addition to its celebrated Billboard En Vivo showcases.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
That was the clear throughline at Global Animation From Spain, one of the first roundtables at the Málaga Festival’s Mafiz New Trends strand, moderated by Carmen Páez, undersecretary at Spain’s Culture Ministry.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Players change their mind on a dime, making the roundtables both deliciously dramatic and kind of annoying.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The 2026 format entails multiple roundtables, each attended by a roster of industry figures who will engage in conversation with each of the five talents, who will move from table to table throughout the event.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Each day features four roundtables on topics ranging from soccer’s impact on culture and the impacts of a World Cup to soccer’s role in diplomacy.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
Four months and six health care roundtables later, the stage for Bonta and her allies to confront the state’s health care crisis is set.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There are no stage presentations—just roundtables, intimate dinners, and structured conversations designed for depth over breadth.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This year’s event once again hosts panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, networking and activations, in addition to its celebrated Billboard En Vivo showcases.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundtables
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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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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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In an adjacent room is a lounge space with emerald panels, oak bookshelves and velvet couches.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once the countdown ends, users are shown detailed, text-heavy outlooks — including conditions, storm chances, wind speeds and temperatures — presented in bold gradient panels and block-style fonts.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Use apps and online forums to connect with other solo female travelers.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Apps and online forums can connect you with other solo female travelers, and group tours or experiences can be a great way to meet new people along the route.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Roundtables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundtables. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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