as in synod
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a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Recent Examples of conclave
But what The Late Show brought to the table was a guy who had tea on what actually went down behind those locked conclave doors.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 May 2025
On a weekend in mid-May, a clandestine mathematical conclave convened.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
The conclave may not yet have felt ready to install an Asian or African pope, but having one who is mixed-race helps prepare for the racial and ethnic diversification of the office that is inevitable.
—Rebecca R. Bibbs, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
That’s likely due to the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, which was swiftly followed by a real-life conclave to select Pope Leo XIV as his successor.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 May 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 May 2025
On a weekend in mid-May, a clandestine mathematical conclave convened.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
The conclave may not yet have felt ready to install an Asian or African pope, but having one who is mixed-race helps prepare for the racial and ethnic diversification of the office that is inevitable.
—Rebecca R. Bibbs, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
That’s likely due to the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, which was swiftly followed by a real-life conclave to select Pope Leo XIV as his successor.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
Noun
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So too has his radical approach to inclusivity that welcomed the non-ordained faithful, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and lay women, to sit with bishops and contribute their thoughts on issues of church doctrine in meetings called synods.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Recent synods have broached sensitive questions—like welcoming LGBTQ Catholics or expanding women's roles in ministry—which alarms those who say too much decentralization risks confusion and division.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Pinkerton said the contract will be brought back before the board for approval at a future board meeting.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Noem will start Tuesday in Panama with a meeting alongside Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, Minister of Public Security Frank Abrego, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier Martinez-Acha.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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In addition to a new marina and two hotels, the project also includes a new 120,000-square-foot commercial core that will house shops, restaurants and public gathering spaces.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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Moore gave a prime-time speech on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention last summer and was one of the most in-demand speakers at the gathering in Chicago.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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Another point of frustration within the Democratic caucus came when intelligence officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, were set to brief lawmakers on the operation Tuesday, before being delayed just hours before they were set to meet.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The decision is a potential death-knell in a chamber where Republicans outnumber the Democratic caucus 53 to 47.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Kove also made headlines earlier this week following an incident that occurred at a fan convention in Puyallup, Wash.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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That video led to a call from the CEO, a trip to the Magic Live convention in Las Vegas, and a surreal encounter.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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