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as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
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2
as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away
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Recent Examples of conventions
According to Cambodian labor law and International Labour Organization conventions, every worker has the right to freely join or withdraw from any union and only the latest membership is considered valid.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Unlike holes in the wall populated primarily by regulars, Whistle Stop can welcome hundreds of first-timers around Colts games or major conventions.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Some participate in fan clubs, attend conventions and share about their love on social media.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
People who already gather together at conventions, events and trade shows.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Collectively, everyone emitted the infectious aura of being in search of something beyond the conventions of a traditional vacation.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Larry Thomas — who played the character on Seinfeld — rode a few minutes of screen time into an Emmy nomination and a lifetime of fan conventions.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The project takes references from Fatal Attraction, Eyes Wide Shut, and Sunset Boulevard, but turns some of these storytelling conventions on their head.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The trailer underscores that point by showing scenes from The Golden Girls conventions and snippets of some of the show's most hilarious moments.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Unlike holes in the wall populated primarily by regulars, Whistle Stop can welcome hundreds of first-timers around Colts games or major conventions.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Some participate in fan clubs, attend conventions and share about their love on social media.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
People who already gather together at conventions, events and trade shows.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Collectively, everyone emitted the infectious aura of being in search of something beyond the conventions of a traditional vacation.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Larry Thomas — who played the character on Seinfeld — rode a few minutes of screen time into an Emmy nomination and a lifetime of fan conventions.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The project takes references from Fatal Attraction, Eyes Wide Shut, and Sunset Boulevard, but turns some of these storytelling conventions on their head.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The trailer underscores that point by showing scenes from The Golden Girls conventions and snippets of some of the show's most hilarious moments.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventions
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As an architectural blacksmith, Guillory favored Japanese denim jeans—a balance of craftsmanship and professionalism—for client meetings squeezed between long days welding staircases and chandeliers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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History lends itself to those kinds of suspicions, regardless of what is actually happening in board meetings.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Unlike the United States or Russia, which have operated under arms control treaties for decades, China faces no such limits, signaling a new era defined not by two superpowers but by three nuclear peers.—
Naveed Jamali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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None of them have officially tested warheads since the 1990s, but the relevant treaties have largely lapsed, and Russia is believed to have carried out secret tests.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The former Pac-12 schools still are under the conference’s old bowl agreements, which are set to expire after the season.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Alaska's emergency management division does not have formal agreements with the state's education department designating schools as emergency shelters, and neither agency has funding to help maintain schools specifically as emergency shelters.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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Culturally, Shinto and Buddhist traditions emphasize respect for life and nature, which are deeply valued in Japan; in Nagano and Gifu prefectures, black bears are sometimes revered as mountain deities, researchers wrote in a paper this summer.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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There were extremely rich philosophical traditions in the non-Western world that your great books classes completely ignore.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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The collection features many luminaries from the worlds of jazz and modern dance but also features casual gatherings at neighborhood venues.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Transform your Thanksgiving table into a festive feast with simple decorations that work for both large gatherings and intimate lunches.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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On the video side, Amazon this year has been busy signing up DSP partners, inking recent pacts with Netflix, Disney and Roku for programmatic ad sales.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, the rules of origin in the Southeast Asian pacts are still hazy at best, with no firm commitments from either side.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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World Athletics sets the rules, handles drug testing and organizes the championships, among other duties, but still doesn’t have the power to make the more sweeping changes Lyles thinks track and field needs.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Define which work belongs where, give people the tools and ergonomics to do it well, and write the rules down so the next hire doesn’t have to guess.—
Jason Phillips,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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For Florida, Sykes argued, even a flat market signals stability after years of breakneck appreciation—especially in Palm Beach, where home values have jumped as much as 200% in the past few years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Your money matters and personal values are in the spotlight of this retrograde, Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventions. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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