Thesaurus results for CONFERENCE

conference

noun

ˈkän-f(ə-)rən(t)s

Definition of conference

as in assembly

a body of people come together in one place the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school

Synonyms & Similar Words

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 conference Last season, the Bulldogs had their best season under head coach Mike White, finishing 22-11 overall and posting a program-best 10 conference wins. — Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 The hotel is hosting the Arkansas Safe Schools conference from Monday to Wednesday, according to the conference's website. — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026 Texas Tech, with 14 first-place votes, was the choice to repeat as conference champion. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 The look is crisp and classic, whether seated in the Royal Box for a tennis match or seated in the conference room for meetings at work. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conference

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference

Noun

Active lubrication for the shafts and gear assembly further helps manage heat during demanding operation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
To help fuel that growth, JPMorgan announced a $24 million investment through loans and philanthropic grants to support a new submarine manufacturing and assembly facility expected to create 450 permanent jobs.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of assembly

Noun

Now, thankfully, Reese Witherspoon is focusing on women’s projects with her company, and Geena Davis has that whole symposium and does all the metrics on how many women’s stories get told.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 July 2026
Power connections, which are fewer in number and take up more surface area, are placed on the sides of the memory cube, University of Tokyo doctoral student Yuki Mitarai said at the symposium.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

Definition of symposium

Noun

After an hour of intense discussion, panelists opened the floor for questions from the wide-eyed congregants.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Earlier Thursday, Padilla also convened faith leaders and political figures in a roundtable discussion to defend voting rights and remember the legacy of civil rights hero John Lewis.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of discussion

Noun

Joe resolves to tell Nathan right away — or at least, right after the preference sheet meeting.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
The move follows months of public discussion, including an online survey — open through July 15, a community meeting and feedback from the Zoning Commission, which recommended denying the current draft proposal to allow additional review.

— Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of meeting

Noun

Corporations hired kaizen consultants and ran Deming seminars.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
As an example, the Office of Government Ethics said an industry-wide seminar attended by more than 100 people could be allowed if the employee’s participation would be in the agency’s interest.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of seminar

Noun

Additionally, the resort is hosting a retreat (September 17 to 20) to celebrate the launch of its Longevity Clinic, which will incorporate yoga, consultations, breathwork and stunning Five-Star Nizuc Spa by ESPA.

— Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Express Flooring’s installation process starts with scheduling a free consultation, either online or by phone.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of consultation

Noun

There are sketchbooks still to fill, assemblages missing one last red bottle, and a studio full of objects that have yet to be turned from one thing into another.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
The car is part of a 22-lot field from the Sam and Emily Mann Collection, an assemblage that also includes actor Clark Gable’s breathtaking 1935 Duesenberg JN Convertible.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

Definition of assemblage

Noun

The justices are appearing before a House appropriations panel as the court seeks millions of dollars to beef up security amid a rise in threats to the judiciary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Kutkov’s firmware discovery also revealed that the V5’s antenna panel is about 16% longer and 30% taller than the portable Starlink Mini's.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of panel

Browse Nearby Words

confer

conference

conference call

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of conference

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on conference

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

raffish

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes