conventicles

Definition of conventiclesnext
plural of conventicle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventicles
Noun
  • DiDonato has appeared on catwalks for major fashion houses and has featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Events across the region are taking place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship and burned down local landmarks in various stages of rebuilding.
    David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The retooling emperor has been disrobed and rightly ridiculed by those far enough removed from the halls of power to speak plainly, the truth now apparent for all to see.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.
    Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Critiques from the American right, which lament the film’s timely depictions of a police state, immigrant internment camps and leftist revolt, read like ChatGPT essays programmed to write in the voice of Karen.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The focus was on Afghanistan, and when to take out the al-Qaeda training camps protected by the country’s Taliban leadership.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Conventicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventicles. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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