as in seminar
a meeting featuring a group discussion
recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography
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Recent Examples of symposium
Coal operators hopeful but cautious On a chilly mid-April morning, workers and leaders from coal and related businesses poured into the convention center in Charleston for the annual Coal Show and symposium amid a new air of hope.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Public interest around Reyna’s situation sustained into early 2023, when Gregg Berhalter’s comments at a leadership symposium went public.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The symposium is led by award-winning design critic Alice Rawsthorn, featuring speakers such as director Giacomo Abbruzzese, architect Charlotte Malterre-Barthes, author Tung-Hui Hu and more.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The symposium will feature a series of workshops and a panel discussion with female leaders who will share insights and pathways to success.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Public interest around Reyna’s situation sustained into early 2023, when Gregg Berhalter’s comments at a leadership symposium went public.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The symposium is led by award-winning design critic Alice Rawsthorn, featuring speakers such as director Giacomo Abbruzzese, architect Charlotte Malterre-Barthes, author Tung-Hui Hu and more.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The symposium will feature a series of workshops and a panel discussion with female leaders who will share insights and pathways to success.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposium
Noun
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Getting educated in seminars, workshops or trend forecasting sessions is possible on a broader scale when industry players with different expertise meet at one place.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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During the daytime, Martínez conducts tastings and seminars that are lively and informative, as guests are not always familiar with the variety and quality of the wines produced across Mexico.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Attending a conference like this is worthwhile (Disclaimer: Epicor is a client of my company.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Before and after games, opposing players and coaches are seen chatting as friends – a bond built not only through the conference, but with many of them playing club volleyball together.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Balcony solar systems feature one or two small photovoltaic panels and a microinverter and generate enough power to charge a laptop or power a small fridge.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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And the competition has become fierce: Never in human history have there been so many people talking to so many other people for public consumption, entertainment or education, on podcasts and panels and personal appearances.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Symposium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposium. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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