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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
attended a colloquy on economic globalization
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge
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Recent Examples of colloquy
Beyond the practical challenges lies a deeper, more existential question—one that has echoed through colloquies of faculty athletic reps in league meetings this month: Is the job still worth having if it’s excluded from determining the new governance of college sports?
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
There is nothing analytical about Jackiw and Denk’s rendition, which translates all those formal intricacies into an infectious colloquy of voices.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
State of play: The concrete barriers guarding the steep switchbacks above Wasatch Mountain State Park now display a colloquy of pro- and anti-Trump graffiti.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
These artist combinations – or colloquies, as Viveros-Fauné calls them – are especially effective at Stelo Arts and Parallax Art Center.
—Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
Charlie and Joanie’s colloquy in the thoroughfare is also a mutual reassurance that the other’s dream has value.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2021
While there is inevitably a performative dimension to the colloquy between these two figures who have spent so many years on the public stage, Obama and Springsteen are also both deeply introspective.
—BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2021
Milius concentrates on conservative patriots, yet her colloquy of all those involved in creating or fighting the coup highlights the varied countenances, plus their camera-ready expressions, that reveal an unexpectedly broad, adversarial America.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Dec. 2020
And the superb Baryshnikov somehow turns his body to stone, ending the colloquy.
—Joan Acocella, The New York Review of Books, 14 May 2020
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
There is nothing analytical about Jackiw and Denk’s rendition, which translates all those formal intricacies into an infectious colloquy of voices.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
State of play: The concrete barriers guarding the steep switchbacks above Wasatch Mountain State Park now display a colloquy of pro- and anti-Trump graffiti.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
These artist combinations – or colloquies, as Viveros-Fauné calls them – are especially effective at Stelo Arts and Parallax Art Center.
—Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
Charlie and Joanie’s colloquy in the thoroughfare is also a mutual reassurance that the other’s dream has value.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2021
While there is inevitably a performative dimension to the colloquy between these two figures who have spent so many years on the public stage, Obama and Springsteen are also both deeply introspective.
—BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2021
Milius concentrates on conservative patriots, yet her colloquy of all those involved in creating or fighting the coup highlights the varied countenances, plus their camera-ready expressions, that reveal an unexpectedly broad, adversarial America.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Dec. 2020
And the superb Baryshnikov somehow turns his body to stone, ending the colloquy.
—Joan Acocella, The New York Review of Books, 14 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colloquy
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Just one month earlier, the museum had hosted a Tate Modern symposium, co-funded by Hyundai, on performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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During the symposium, held in June, panelists shared insights about natural disasters in their regions and identified steps that could help mitigate damage and protect lives.—
Liz Wegerer,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Feb. 2026
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The weather service considered a winter storm watch with potential blizzard conditions, but held off because confidence is not high enough to expect visibility cut to a quarter mile or less with only an inch or two of snow expected, according to its forecast discussion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some highlights from the discussion follow.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Messenger Mercury conjoins ambitious Mars in your 3rd House of Communication, boosting errands and sibling talks, as well as putting more focus on practical, timely conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite the ongoing disagreements, both sides say continuing conversations is important.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Owners receive continuous updates, on-demand modules for specialized issues, and invitations to annual seminars.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instructor Amaziah Israel said the seminar aims to teach practical strategies for de-escalation and conflict resolution.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The debate comes down, inescapably, to the question of alignment.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Six candidates were asked to participate in the March 24 debate, which is cosponsored by ABC7 Los Angeles and Univision.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The two converse as if Janet is a hostage on a permanent Zoom call, always sitting in the same room, in the same clothes, talking to the same nonexistent camera.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ejiofor was named the 2025-26 Big East Defensive Player of the Year after leading the Red Storm to the conference’s outright regular-season championship.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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In terms of the conference program there will be Innovation Talks focused on tech and AI in the TV drama biz, as well as the regular Lille Dialogues, the international summit organized every year within Series Mania Forum that gathers European policy makers and key industry leaders.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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International patients typically want predictable scheduling, clear pricing and a pathway that feels managed from the first consultation to the final follow-up.—
Connie Etemadi,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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As tech companies roll out platforms specifically designed for health care consultation, AI is rapidly becoming a key player in many people's medical decisions.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Colloquy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colloquy. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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