colloquies

noun

plural of colloquy
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
  1. seminars
  2. discussions
  3. conversations
  4. conferences
  5. debates
  6. panels
  7. consultations
  8. talks
Noun
  • The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • The Czech billionaire still intends to become West Ham’s majority shareholder and discussions are ongoing.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, the government banned media discussions about his health, calling them a national security matter.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Sabio said the proposals were developed through conversations with residents rather than solely by his campaign.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That included conversations with people within the Seahawks organization who know him, most notably backup quarterback Jalen Milroe, who played with Arnold at Alabama.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • The cap on conference realignment means the Power 4 conferences (the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC) would be limited to 19 total members.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The top-to-bottom strength of the nation's two preeminent conferences, particularly the SEC, means most programs in those leagues have a reasonably demanding slate.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • The rules come after years of delay and fractious debates over affordability, landscaping and fire risk.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While Rahma has learned how to steer his subway debates towards viral moments, the editing process has required the team to hone a knack for finding the story within otherwise chaotic conversations.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • Crafted from European flax linen with a cotton lining, the light-filtering panels lend windows the same relaxed elegance without leaving a room feeling exposed.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over in Anaheim, Disney, the king of this sort of thing, will again be throwing its huge D23 fan event all weekend with an endless list of panels and marketing opportunities that is always mind-boggling to experience.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of panels
Noun
  • New consultations, postoperative checks, and urgent add-ons compete for the same time slots.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Diplomatic efforts today too often grant the Taliban a formal place at the table while limiting contact with Afghan women to informal consultations.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • The last-minute deal came after more than a week of furious meetings and technical talks.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, negotiations between Washington and Tehran to end the war have stalled, with little sign that talks will resume.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of talks
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