1
as in church
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developments
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Recent Examples of congregation
Cardinal Battista will then extend the First Reading, a reading from the Acts of the Apostles, to the congregation of worshipers.
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Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Many in the congregation live nearby and share items like lawn mowers and cars.
—Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The dean technically does not hold authority over the cardinal electors, simply presiding over their congregations.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
In 1949, the building was sold to an African Methodist Episcopal congregation and renamed Clayborn Temple, according to the release.
—Adrian Sainz and Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Many in the congregation live nearby and share items like lawn mowers and cars.
—Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The dean technically does not hold authority over the cardinal electors, simply presiding over their congregations.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
In 1949, the building was sold to an African Methodist Episcopal congregation and renamed Clayborn Temple, according to the release.
—Adrian Sainz and Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregation
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These positions, along with his personal modesty and steadfast advocacy for the poor and immigrants, endeared him to political progressives the world over but also inspired a significant conservative backlash, both in the church and without.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Leo has a doctorate in the church’s canon law, which equips him for the task of ensuring existing church laws are applied to investigate cases and hold leaders accountable.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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This was the 93rd EVA to be staged from the U.S. Quest airlock and the 275th overall in support of the assembly, maintenance and upgrade of the ISS, which has been continuously occupied by rotating astronaut crews since November 2000.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Advertising around the 2025 Super Duty will emphasize its U.S. assembly.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The presentation of the female artist of the year trophy had an Oscars-style assemblage of previous winners forming a lineup to heap praise on this year’s nominees, something that was not afforded the menfolk in the equivalent gender category.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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These are richly imagined characters rather than assemblages of traits correlating with plot as if in a showrunner’s bible.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Attending a conference like this is worthwhile (Disclaimer: Epicor is a client of my company.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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It is believed that the only reason Michigan backed down from its legal threat is because the Big Ten agreed to close down its investigation and no longer pursue further penalties (including banning the Wolverines from representing the conference in the College Football Playoff).—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The audition process lasted six months over a series of self-tapes, in-person readings, meetings and screen tests, all of which ultimately landed her in the role of Liesel.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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An emergency board meeting is called and everyone votes no except for Taylor.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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Fans in the audience can be heard cheering enthusiastically as Michele transitions from song to song during the seven-song medley.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The role of the director has increasingly been reduced to that of project manager, the film to a commodity, and the audience to consumers.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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“Congregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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