variants
or symposiums
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography
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Recent Examples of symposia
This involved initially offering to host a series of CAF symposiums where members gathered to discuss new ideas.
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Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Its iconic building is home to Europe’s richest and one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, in addition to exhibitions, symposiums, festivals, shows, projections, and workshops for young people.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Its iconic building is home to Europe’s richest and one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, in addition to exhibitions, symposiums, festivals, shows, projections, and workshops for young people.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposia
Noun
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At conferences and expos, companies show off their most exciting new developments and industry leaders share invaluable insights in panels and seminars.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Both sides enter at seventh place in their respective conferences.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The plan will rely on whether leadership can keep the House and Senate Republican conferences together.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Symposia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposia. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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