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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
With that in mind, here are the 10 standout products from this year’s convention.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
All series long, SGA and Williams zagged against the zigging of modern convention that put a heavy emphasis on 3s, layups and free throws.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Based on what was for the most part a positive holiday season for retailers last year, the mood should be upbeat at the convention.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
The event took place during the Consumer Electronics Show, the largest annual convention in Las Vegas, where tech companies, entertainment companies, and consumer product companies roll out new wares.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
All series long, SGA and Williams zagged against the zigging of modern convention that put a heavy emphasis on 3s, layups and free throws.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Based on what was for the most part a positive holiday season for retailers last year, the mood should be upbeat at the convention.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
The event took place during the Consumer Electronics Show, the largest annual convention in Las Vegas, where tech companies, entertainment companies, and consumer product companies roll out new wares.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
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Oliver Contreras | Afp | Getty Images Before the meeting, Denmark announced plans on Wednesday to beef up its military presence in and around Greenland, saying the exercise activities could include guarding national infrastructure, deploying fighter aircraft and conducting naval operations.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The risk of an attack had ebbed, but the outcome would ultimately depend on a meeting between the two leaders.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, the governance vacuum will deepen—the Indus Waters Treaty suspended, Ethiopia’s Nile dam operational with no binding agreement, China building the world’s largest dam with no downstream treaty.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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After 15 years, Spanish troops dispersed the settlement—which had grown to 4,000, and had its own cavalry—but subsequent maroon groups forced colonizers to sign treaties with them.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Last week Meta announced agreements with three nuclear power companies for a data center in Ohio.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s up from the current $249,000 and could grow to nearly $2 million over the life of the agreement, a person familiar with the negotiations told the AP earlier this month.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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The vocalist has led his band Fuerza Regida to top multiple Billboard charts and helped propel the Mexican corrido tradition, all while running his own label.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton turns 44 today—and in a break from tradition, instead of the customary portrait that usually marks the occasion, the Princess of Wales has released a video.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Saturday’s massive protest in the Twin Cities took many shapes throughout the day, starting at Powderhorn Park, a historic spot for demonstrations, known as the prime gathering place for the 2020 George Floyd protests.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each movement that takes you deeper into your misfit passion serves two purposes—information gathering and confidence building.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lesotho, briefly hit with steep US tariffs last year, still faces uncertainty over the future of AGOA, the preferential US-Africa trade pact that underpins much of its export economy.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The pact also calls for digital integration of Polymarket modules during the span of the Globes into key brands across PMC, which is the parent company of the Globes and of Variety.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Coupang has also been facing pressure from regulators since 2024, when it was fined more than $100 million for allegedly violating the country’s monopoly rules.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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In response to the San Bruno tragedy, the California Public Utilities Commission, which is investigating the latest explosion, began fining gas companies and utilities for violating state and federal gas safety rules.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sitting down with Fast Company executive editor Amy Farley for a one-on-one chat at the National Retail Federation convention, Laughton spoke about her efforts to strike a balance between moving the 87-year-old brand forward while upholding its heritage, culture and values.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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