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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The Progressive Boat Show Experience features experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, cuisine and educational seminars.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026 -
In the spring, the Sonnenalp also makes an ideal basecamp for attending the seminars, grand tastings, and indulgent winemaker dinners of Vail’s beloved food and wine festival, the Taste of Vail.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oman, which has mediated the two rounds of discussions this year, announced that the third round would be held on Thursday in Geneva.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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The comment came after staff had raised concerns over the potential damage Gates’ association with Epstein, particularly in their conversations surrounding the philanthropic organization, could have on the foundation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Having open conversations about these insecurities can help expel them, and even strengthen the relationship.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The tech billionaire was due to speak at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, billed as one of the biggest AI conferences in the Global South.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brown transfer Nana Owusu-Anane had offers from all four power conferences, most notably Kansas.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron, representing one of only two states in Europe (the other being Britain) with nuclear weapons capability, is pushing for intra-European debates on reinforcing nuclear deterrence — with or without the United States.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As nearly half of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s 13 member cities have sought to leave the agency this year, throwing the system’s future into limbo, questions of how people use DART and what services the system provides have swirled alongside debates over its governance and funding.—
Mel Fronczek,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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About half of the large panels at the outdoor exhibit have been restored this week at the site of the former President's House on Independence Mall.—
TASSANEE VEJPONGSA,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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No date has been set for follow-up consultations.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hours after the first day of talks ended on Tuesday, Russian drones killed a woman and injured a 6-year-old girl and 18-month-old toddler in the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Araghchi said the talks yielded a general agreement on guiding principles.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Colloquies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colloquies. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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