as in synod
formal
a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Recent Examples of conclave
The Vatican secretary of state, the equivalent of a prime minister, is still Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis’ pick who was himself an unsuccessful contender in the conclave that elected Leo pope.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
China is facing steep economic challenges in the face of trade frictions with the US – and its leaders are busy charting a course for the five years ahead of a key political conclave expected this year.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Since 1975, only those younger than 80 can participate in the papal conclave.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Today, experts are saying that the film correctly captures many of the elements of a real conclave, which cardinals are about to begin following the April 21 death of Pope Francis.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
China is facing steep economic challenges in the face of trade frictions with the US – and its leaders are busy charting a course for the five years ahead of a key political conclave expected this year.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Since 1975, only those younger than 80 can participate in the papal conclave.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Today, experts are saying that the film correctly captures many of the elements of a real conclave, which cardinals are about to begin following the April 21 death of Pope Francis.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
Noun
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In July, its members voted to keep the church open and hand its administration over to the synod, which will make decisions about its future.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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Earlier in the tournament, Sinner said that their meetings now will never be quite as spontaneous as the epic five-setter here three years ago, which announced their rivalry to the world.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This meeting also comes with plenty of air left in both teams’ seasons.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Originally built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, Grand Hotel Fasano has evolved over the decades from a regal retreat into a gathering place for Europe's creative elite.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After the Democratic National Committee stripped Iowa of its first-in-the-nation caucus status, the state lost national clout, fundraising attention, and organizing energy.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs sent an email invitation July 28 — which was before Vance came to Indiana but after the Texas special session started — inviting the state’s entire Republican legislative caucus to the White House.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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And one of these, for those of us accustomed to British conventions but who follow the game in continental Europe, is the simple passage of time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Virgo has Steal Away begin as a feminist drama that eventually breaks conventions by morphing into something of a horror film, with even a pinch of the supernatural.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Conclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclave. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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