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consistory

noun

Definition of consistorynext
as in synod

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Recent Examples of consistory In 1835, the consistory of the Church of the Prussian Union opened an official investigation into Ebel that embroiled Königsberg in recrimination and rumor. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 By convening the consistory immediately after those Holy Year events, Leo appears to be signaling the unofficial launch of his own pontificate, and charting a course aligned with his priorities. — Anna Matranga, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Leo made the announcement during a meeting of cardinals, known as a consistory, to set the dates for a handful of new saints. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025 Parallels were drawn with Benedict’s resignation when the Vatican on Tuesday announced Francis had called a consistory at an unspecified date to consider sainthood candidates. — Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistory
  1. synod
  2. congregation
  3. conclave
  4. convocation
  5. assembly
  6. convention
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.
    — 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
Definition of synod
Noun
  • The congregation at the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, one of the largest synagogues in the country, returned to its sanctuary last week for the first time since March to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
    — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The church said Wallace had been fired from her position and had not been a member of its congregation.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of congregation
Noun
  • 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
Definition of conclave
Noun
  • Meanwhile, workers across CSU campuses have rallied at fall convocations over the last few weeks to draw attention to their struggle to make ends meet.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In an interview with the Star-Telegram last month, Superintendent Peter Licata said that a third-party entity made the convocation event possible.
    — Samuel O’Neal August 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of convocation
Noun
  • Espino told the assembly’s budget committee that fewer than 10 percent of the canal’s daily transits are auctioned, meaning most ships are not competing in an auction for passage.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • With the advent of AI and amid corporate mergers and production woes, cinema is at a tipping point, but this assembly of panelists is optimistic.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of assembly
Noun
  • Every chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is afforded the opportunity to compete against other groups, both in district and international conventions.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Many in competitive races skipped his convention, and in recent weeks some have broken with him on data centers and the payout pitch.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of convention

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