as in seminar
a meeting featuring a group discussion
recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography
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This recap of a recent symposium offers another inside look at the questions facing both the studios and the creators’ sides of the debate.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
Adobe worked with Parsons on workshops and symposiums designed to help students better understand AI tools and workflows.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The Chinese technology giant announced the strategy during a semiconductor symposium in Shanghai on Monday.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Mike Thomas said at a statewide e-bike safety symposium this week.
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Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
Adobe worked with Parsons on workshops and symposiums designed to help students better understand AI tools and workflows.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The Chinese technology giant announced the strategy during a semiconductor symposium in Shanghai on Monday.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Mike Thomas said at a statewide e-bike safety symposium this week.
—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposium
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The advice was not delivered as a leadership seminar.
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Baer has written more than a dozen books, hosted hundreds of seminars and released thousands of online videos.
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The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces.
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The Independence Plaza Building includes a public plaza that runs the length of the property, a mezzanine with outdoor seating, 25 levels of commercial space, a fitness center, a conference center, and three levels of underground parking.
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The panel of appellate judges disagreed Tuesday, invalidating her order.
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While many wine clubs employ a single buyer who makes all purchasing decisions, Shefferman blind tastes the best wines with a tasting panel consisting of sommeliers, winemakers, and industry members with WSET credentials.
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“Symposium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposium. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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