1
as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
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2
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 agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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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
Candidate forums scheduled With the St. Paul DFL not hosting caucuses or endorsing conventions for Ward 4 this summer or in this year’s mayor’s race, other endorsements may gain more prominence, as could candidate forums.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
Between 1860 and 1996, the city hosted 25 Republican and Democratic conventions.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Michael Rubin’s Fanatics — which has expanded from a place to buy fan gear to a collectibles juggernaut — has invested in making its annual convention the glitziest collectibles event of the year.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 18 June 2025
But as the decades rolled on, the conventions of these temples to excess calcified.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
Between 1860 and 1996, the city hosted 25 Republican and Democratic conventions.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Michael Rubin’s Fanatics — which has expanded from a place to buy fan gear to a collectibles juggernaut — has invested in making its annual convention the glitziest collectibles event of the year.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 18 June 2025
But as the decades rolled on, the conventions of these temples to excess calcified.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
Noun
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At a neighborhood meeting in Northeast Kansas City during the fall of 2019, some concerned residents shouted and even stormed out over bike lanes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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At a June 12 board meeting, board member Megan O'Halloran asked Cassellius to return to the board with a plan for extracurricular activities in October, when the district adjusts its budget based on state funding levels.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Ukraine was one of roughly 160 countries that had agreed to the treaty, though Russia never did.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Any nation joining this campaign that is also a signatory to the NPT would have to withdraw from that treaty, Bollfrass says.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Then, last year, Firefly announced an agreement with the Swedish Space Corporation to launch Alpha from Esrange Space Center as soon as 2026.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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The union opted out of the current CBA last October, and now both sides have until Oct. 31 to reach a new agreement to avoid a possible work stoppage.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Brian Cornell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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David Beckham continued his tradition of bringing his mom to Wimbledon this year.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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In addition to a new marina and two hotels, the project also includes a new 120,000-square-foot commercial core that will house shops, restaurants and public gathering spaces.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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Moore gave a prime-time speech on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention last summer and was one of the most in-demand speakers at the gathering in Chicago.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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As next week's deadline approaches, the Trump administration has touted new trade agreements with countries including China, the U.K. and Vietnam, while the status of other pacts remains under wraps.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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The pact still requires approval by the FCC, headed by chairman Brendan Carr, who is an ally of Trump.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Going by this assessment, the Republican bill would violate the rule that determines what legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, which could force Republicans to amend significant portions of the legislation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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