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conclave

noun

Definition of conclave

as in synod

formal a private or secret meeting or group a conclave of bishops

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Recent Examples of conclave Furthermore, a group of cardinals (birds) is sometimes called a conclave. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 In a conclave already fixated with security and privacy, the mansions will offer even more. — Alexandra Phelps updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 And who could ever forget the kids from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, who held a mini conclave of their own, then were invited to Rome for an informal meet and greet with the holy father. — CBS News, 8 May 2026 The papal conclave performed a fairly remarkable feat. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for conclave

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The testimony of the gay men, contained in annexes published on the Vatican's synod website, featured moving accounts of how one, from Portugal, came to terms with his homosexuality and married his husband.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
Leo, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost, spent two weeks sitting with Fuanya at the same table during Pope Francis’ 2024 big meeting, or synod, on the family.

— Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

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The gathering centered around a street vendor making elote to order and serving fresh, hot cocoa-like champurrado.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
With family gatherings and gift-giving, the holidays can be a great time to earn a stockpile of credit card points.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

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Brown previously served as chairman, but caucus rules state that seniority resets if a senator leaves and then is reelected.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Republicans currently hold a 53-45 edge over Senate Democrats, who also have two independents that caucus with them, pushing the current minority to 47 seats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

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Cobos explains that, as with Nené’s ensembles, following period conventions to the letter didn’t necessarily make sense for Carlos’s wardrobe.

— Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Everything the Cougars are doing these days seems to spit in the eye of convention.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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