Definition of conventionnext
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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons

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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away

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Recent Examples of convention Their union promises to challenge society’s conventions further in season 4, fitting for a character who has never been afraid to ruffle feathers. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 The same recognition that filled convention halls also limited the roles he was offered elsewhere. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026 Are there not many individuals in the country who do not attend conventions? — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 The major-league portion of the winter meetings, the industry’s annual December convention, is canceled, but the minor-league portion of the event is still planned. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
Noun
  • This was the teams’ first meeting at T-Mobile Arena since Arizona beat UCLA in the 2023 Pac-12 tournament final for the second year in a row.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Witnesses and text messages introduced during trial placed Désir at meetings where the plot evolved from a plan to capture Moïse to killing him.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Eventually, the two companies signed a treaty and the Denver & Rio Grande prevailed, building tracks that eventually reached the lucrative mining hub of Leadville.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • At the core of the exhibition will be the Peace of Westphalia, the 1648 treaty that ended the Thirty Years’ War and was partially negotiated in Münster.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony (née Vázquez) reportedly have reached a settlement agreement after almost a decade-long split.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In a plea agreement, Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • This week, San Francisco City Hall hosted its inaugural Diwali celebration, with Mayor Daniel Lurie welcoming the holiday and the community's traditions into the civic space.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The entry hall demonstrates how this home honors architectural tradition.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Abdul Samad Amjad, a Photovoice facilitator who was born in Pakistan and lives in Ohio, said the gatherings give participants a role in defining problems and possible solutions.
    — Kyle Desrosiers-Levine, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Despite being effectively banished from the royal family, ex-Prince Andrew might have scored an invitation to a holiday gathering.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The two Syrian officials said that a decision had already been made — but not publicly announced — for Syria to join the Mecca pact, while the regional official said talks were still ongoing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The three members have since held emergency talks — Türkiye’s parliament ratified the pact on Thursday.
    — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Clear rules can preserve those responsibilities while guarding against the use of research funds as political rewards or punishments.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the past, daytime and late-night shows weren’t considered subject to the rule, but Carr has said differently.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The backstory The first Mandarin Oriental hotel—then called The Mandarin—opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1963 and has remained central to the hotel group’s core values, despite global expansion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • There’s nostalgia and old world values as well as breaks from conventional and subtle sociopolitical commentary.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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