conversation

noun

ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce conversation (audio)
Definition of conversationnext
as in discussion
talking or a talk between two or more people Thomas Jefferson was celebrated for his brilliant, wide-ranging conversations with a host of friends and acquaintances

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Recent Examples of conversation Before finding their bodies, cops attempted to establish a conversation with Keegan Thomas, 33, who had barricaded himself inside the two-story residence. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 Phone conversations, text messages, and even scrolling through personal photos can reveal enough information for someone to impersonate you or launch a convincing phishing attack later. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 The next teamwork tip in strengthening team communication is learning to evaluate the focus of the conversation — are critical points being overlooked, while less urgent components are dominating the conversation? — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 The conversations, memories, and emotions resurfacing now invite you to respond differently than before. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conversation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
  1. discussion
  2. converse
  3. exchange
  4. discourse
  5. chat
  6. dialogue
Noun
  • According to Helms, Wadesboro Mayor Pro Tem Garrett Snuggs and a third individual later joined the discussion, and the conversation became increasingly heated.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • There were no punches thrown, just heated discussion about the result.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of discussion
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  • So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The build-up is already heated, with both fighters engaging in intense exchanges, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of exchange
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  • Democracy runs on listening, debating, and discussing, but this cannot be accomplished if the main goal of political discourse is to get the most clicks on social media.
    — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • But president of basketball operations Koby Altman was one of two chief basketball executives noticeably absent from the public discourse over James’ free agency.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of discourse
Noun
  • Chanel’s Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask is on my bedside table and Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Mask and eye patches are favorites in my group chats.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Group chats operated around the clock, filled with memes, tactical analysis and predictions that aged poorly within minutes.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of chat
Noun
  • In Tuesday’s Transfer DealSheet, The Athletic reported Aston Villa had held dialogue with Chelsea regarding the potential transfer of Alejandro Garnacho.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • By contrast, leaders who encourage dialogue, communicate openly and create space for learning are more likely to foster accountability and initiative throughout their teams.
    — Jorge Couto, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of dialogue

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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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