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
Those measures are part of a broader case brought by South Africa against Israel, which accuses Israel of breaching its obligations under the genocide convention – a claim Israel has vehemently and repeatedly denied.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The Vegas Loop primarily serves convention attendees and tourists, with rides costing between $4 and $12.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Vitello is a stick of C-4 to convention.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The same goes for Democratic convention goers, who will have the choice between Bayh and Blythe Potter, a small business owner and Army veteran in Bargersville.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The Vegas Loop primarily serves convention attendees and tourists, with rides costing between $4 and $12.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Vitello is a stick of C-4 to convention.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The same goes for Democratic convention goers, who will have the choice between Bayh and Blythe Potter, a small business owner and Army veteran in Bargersville.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
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There’s a post-match debrief as well as a meeting about the next opponents.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Video posted by the former Cambodian leader shows Chen standing alongside Hun Sen in 2022 during a meeting of investors.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 1700s, that began to change as American colonists took the land through brutal warfare, inequitable treaties and exploitative policies.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Carter had to make a hurried Middle East trip – including a speech to the Knesset – before the two nations formally signed a treaty some six months hence.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Just before the election, the US signed a $20 billion currency swap line agreement with Argentina to shore up the beleaguered peso, which is down more than 30% so far this year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both parties have accused the other of violations of the agreement.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Eleanor Roosevelt first professionalized the office there, and in 1977, Rosalynn Carter started the tradition of the office of the first lady being located in the wing, alongside the White House social secretary.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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And so the conflict between love, on one side, and faith, family, and tradition reignites, in a season that retraces the arc of its predecessor—and especially its finale—a bit too closely.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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At last month’s Earl Scruggs Music Festival, the Wood Brothers might have seemed a tad out of left field for a gathering dedicated to the late bluegrass picker.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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The new trade pacts with Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are set to unlock new investment and market opportunities, with practical impacts on sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to semiconductors and automobiles.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Trump is aiming to clinch the pact with China’s Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Laporta has now become closer to La Liga president Tebas, as Barca have looked for more flexibility in meeting the competition’s strict financial sustainability rules.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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