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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3
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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Those seminars came with an unusual twist.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Recent revelations have shown a top member of Orban’s government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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In late March, leaked conversations between Hungary’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, started to appear in the press.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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For the last two-plus months, Philadelphia has cleaned up against lottery and play-in teams, going an eye-popping 20-3 in their final 23 games against opponents that finished outside the top six in their respective conferences.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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There are important and legitimate debates to be had about the role of AI in warfare; from autonomy and targeting to surveillance and escalation.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Congress should refuse, and the reason has nothing to do with traditional debates about surveillance.—
Patrick Eddington,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, a group of activists who helped lobby for the creation of the exhibit, said some of the panels with important historical context are still not restored.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Initial consultations and diagnostic testing are the portions most commonly included under standard plans.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even without full procedure coverage, diagnostic bloodwork and initial consultations are often covered under standard plans.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also acknowledged indirect talks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Colloquies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colloquies. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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