as in synod
formal
a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conclave
Trump also implied that Leo − the first pope born in the United States − was chosen by the conclave last year, partly in response to his own leadership.
—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Around the corner from Henry and Miller’s conclave is a sumptuous new commission by Bethany Joy Collins.
—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
His death, at 88, set the stage for the conclave that elected Leo a few weeks later.
—
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
The pope hasn’t visited the US since his selection at the papal conclave in May 2025 and doesn’t have plans to visit this year, according to the Vatican.
—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conclave
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Around the corner from Henry and Miller’s conclave is a sumptuous new commission by Bethany Joy Collins.
—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
His death, at 88, set the stage for the conclave that elected Leo a few weeks later.
—
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
The pope hasn’t visited the US since his selection at the papal conclave in May 2025 and doesn’t have plans to visit this year, according to the Vatican.
—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conclave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
Noun
-
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.
-
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.
Noun
-
Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
-
Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
Noun
-
Page Six speculated the Wednesday gathering was Travis Kelce’s bachelor party.
-
Juneteenth's birthplace is celebrating with a daylong gathering at a Galveston park with music and fireworks, a parade, and a worship service in a historic Black church.
Noun
-
During his time in Congress, one analysis tagged him the most conservative Democrat in the caucus.
-
Lamont’s campaign spokesman, Rob Blanchard, noted Fazio and other minority Republicans in the state Senate were the only caucus to offer no plan to balance state finances and remain cap-compliant in the next fiscal year.
Noun
-
Hartfield faced each new challenge with dedication and humor, from using a bathroom as an audio booth while traveling with Political Reporter Shaun Boyd to a Democratic convention, or conducting an undercover investigative series on massage parlors.
-
Wilson was devastated by losing debates about the design of Congress and the presidency, and in particular by the convention’s refusal to acknowledge the centrality of regular people to the government.
Cite this Entry
“Conclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclave. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
