1
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
attended a colloquy on economic globalization
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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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Noun
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Throughout the year, guests can partake in flower arranging workshops, cooking classes, tastings, and seminars at the Culinary Academy with Executive Chef Riccardo Bacciottini.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026 -
The full lineup of films, more information about seminars, panels and workshops, as well as details about the festival’s zero-waste sustainability practices, can be found on the organization’s website.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Early discussions of investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the railroad drew attention for increasing access to higher-paying jobs in Chicago, but the railroad is also attracting residents to Northwest Indiana.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The discussions focused on the company’s pending acquisition of Vantage Group Holdings, which is expected to provide the insurance platform that will generate investable capital, the analysts said.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 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
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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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In a brief telephone interview with The Associated Press ahead of talks in Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Anand stressed Canada's priority was the de-escalation of the conflict and the protection of civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Dining is communal, indoors or outside, and serves as both nourishment and education, sometimes with nutrition talks included.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Colloquies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colloquies. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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