1
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
attended a colloquy on economic globalization
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2
as in discussions
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 conversations
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 Synonyms for colloquies
Noun
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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 -
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicked off on Friday and runs through April 27 with local, celebrity and Disney chefs offering cooking tips during culinary demonstrations, tasting seminars and signature events.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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In his talks with employees, Provost frequently cites those same Chinese manufacturers as an example for the kind of agility and efficiency Renault should aspire to, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain discussions could unlock a smoother day.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This morning invites kinder, steadier conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Based on conversations and direct experiences with the therapy, Matamonasa-Bennett found that therapists often ignored signs of equine distress or treated them merely as reflections of a patient’s emotional state, rather than as concerns warranting attention in their own right.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Geographically, how separate are the different conferences, since the headquarters are spread out, outside of the convention center footprint that used to hold everything together?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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This raises questions about the legal relationship between athletes, conferences and the NCAA in a college sports world that has morphed into quasi-pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The seven-time winning Lambda Literary Award finalist released her memoir in 2018, in the midst of the rapidly intensifying cultural and legal debates around trans rights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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The legalization, set to trigger gambling in neighborhoods across the city, was not a major focus of budget debates.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Imagine being an agent or an editor and having dozens and dozens of strangers approach you, all with very big hopes and dreams, and there’s no more than a few seconds to talk to each of them before the next panels begins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The speakers moved from the door panels to the center console, which Hammond says improved the sound stage.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Starlinks still leave streaks in telescope images, but SpaceX has, after consultations with the astronomy community, managed to reduce the satellites' brightness by using less reflective materials and tilting reflective components like solar panels away from Earth.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hair transplant surgery to address baldness typically costs between from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on number of grafts needed and involve repeat consultations and adjustments, Sethi said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Back in January, Bloomberg reported on talks between Alphabet and Stonepeak to create a joint venture that would include Astound.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company is in talks to raise new funding at a valuation of more than $60 billion, the Information has reported.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Colloquies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colloquies. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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