conventicles

Definition of conventiclesnext
plural of conventicle
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Noun
  • Still under construction are a series of woodland houses and cottages, two Padel courts and an ambitious Roman-style bath house.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.
    Lee Cowan, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Wells walked the halls of Paul, Weiss raising money for the campaign.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Pennsylvania's largest anime convention will feature contests where guests can show off their lipsyncing, scale model building and dance skills; musical guests and karaoke experiences; collectible games; educational panels and workshops; exhibit halls and vendors; and more.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Without due process, everyone of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast was forced to abandon (or sell, usually at a significant loss) their homes, farms and businesses before being put in camps like Manzanar.
    Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • Lewis had a successful solo career, her breakup with Sennett left some lasting scars, professionally and personally, and communication between the two camps seemed largely nonexistent.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
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“Conventicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventicles. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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