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as in meetings
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 treaties
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 agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in traditions
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 conventions
Ash found success by attending revival-style sales conventions and memorizing every smile, wink, and maxim in the Stanley songbook.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Floridians recently arrived from Puerto Rico routinely face challenges related to documentation, exacerbated by bureaucracy both in Florida and in Puerto Rico, issues with language access, and stateside government record systems that do not always accommodate naming conventions used in Puerto Rico.
—Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
For San Jose in particular, conferences and conventions play a vital role in the economy, Bellisario said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
He was arrested at multiple conventions, as well as for choking his then-girlfriend in 2015.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Then there are several major business conventions and, of course, March Madness.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
What is this jockish dismissal of superhero conventions intended to prove anyway?
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Broadway performances, despite their sensational acting and writing, often follow a certain set of conventions.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Floridians recently arrived from Puerto Rico routinely face challenges related to documentation, exacerbated by bureaucracy both in Florida and in Puerto Rico, issues with language access, and stateside government record systems that do not always accommodate naming conventions used in Puerto Rico.
—Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
For San Jose in particular, conferences and conventions play a vital role in the economy, Bellisario said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
He was arrested at multiple conventions, as well as for choking his then-girlfriend in 2015.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
Then there are several major business conventions and, of course, March Madness.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
What is this jockish dismissal of superhero conventions intended to prove anyway?
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Broadway performances, despite their sensational acting and writing, often follow a certain set of conventions.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventions
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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But a series of court decisions in the past 50 years has given the executive branch more leeway to withdraw from treaties.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The world has spent 70 years building treaties, monitoring systems, and institutions to manage nuclear risk.—
Ashish K. Jha,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
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City officials and economic development professionals have claimed to have signed non-disclosure agreements with the company, limiting their ability to talk about the project publicly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s March 23 visit to Russia included agreements on oil and gas cooperation, alongside nuclear energy, as rising diesel prices begin to squeeze Vietnam’s manufacturing sector.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Passover always starts and finishes in the evening, but traditions can vary depending on geographical location.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Breakfast at Sophia works perfectly for multi-generational gatherings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine signed 10-year security pacts with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a UAE agreement expected soon, expanding Kyiv’s Middle Eastern defense partnerships.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team also re-signed several internal free agents to one-year deals, and those short-term contracts have given the Panthers the opportunity to upgrade elsewhere, presumably on similar-sized pacts.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pro-immigration advocates, meanwhile, have accused the administration of punishing legal immigrants who are complying with immigration rules.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many states have more stringent rules, and regulations vary widely.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The city still struggles with the fallout from the pandemic, when Downtown was hollowed out, property values and tax revenues fell and have never recovered.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Plummer is concerned the operations will disturb his horses, while his real estate agent has warned him to be prepared for a seven-figure loss in property values.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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