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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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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
Unconstrained by habit and convention.
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Japan’s etiquette rules and conventions are a notorious worry for travelers.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But Ryall coaxed Byrne to be a guest at a Star Trek convention, as the duo had worked on Trek books together at IDW.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
During a subsequent tech convention in California, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sported a pair of the oversized goggles, which feature a cartoonishly large frame with reflective lenses that seemingly do little to obscure the fact that people wearing them are being bombarded with visual information.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Japan’s etiquette rules and conventions are a notorious worry for travelers.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But Ryall coaxed Byrne to be a guest at a Star Trek convention, as the duo had worked on Trek books together at IDW.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
During a subsequent tech convention in California, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sported a pair of the oversized goggles, which feature a cartoonishly large frame with reflective lenses that seemingly do little to obscure the fact that people wearing them are being bombarded with visual information.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
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The border shifted and changed hands here at least four times in the 19th century and a fifth time in the 20th, tugged south by war and treaty, peace talks and purchases.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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Held every Thursday evening on the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, Clematis by Night has been a West Palm Beach tradition since 1995.
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Sidney and this Mark share a teen daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), who follows the family tradition of being a Ghostface target.
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The gathering started June 25 and runs through June 27.
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The honor was awarded by the 66-year-old festival and its market, Mifa (Marché International du Film d’Animation), long deemed the premier global gathering for animation creators, studios, buyers, distributors, platforms, investors and industry professionals.
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The pact comes just two months after ReelShort launched its first major Southeast Asian partnership with Thailand’s AIS, as the company moves to build a broader regional presence through telecom and content collaborations.
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Poland and Ukraine are using the event to finalize a new bilateral, intergovernmental pact designed to cover transport, energy, and logistics.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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