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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
Rather than a traditional museum setting, the library offers a more open environment, where viewers may come across the work outside the conventions of gallery behavior.
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Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The outcomes could be benign, tinkering around the edges of existing conventions, or more concerning limitations to the Fed's ability to use its balance sheet in a crisis.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, says the event center was designed to attract conferences, conventions and entertainment during these slower months.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The brainchild of architect and naval designer Stefano Pastrovich, the quartet bucks marine conventions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Report called for expansion, new facilities Together, the two River Street lots are considerably larger than the district’s 86,000-square-foot Boise Centre event space, which a consultant study released last fall found insufficient to meet demand for conventions in Idaho’s capital.
—Mark Dee
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Presidential nominating conventions, which happen every four years, are where Democratic and Republican party delegates formally select their presidential and vice presidential candidates.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
But then, the 2016 national party conventions gave Colbert the opportunity to push hard on political humor.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Lillard is a popular fixture at conventions, after having starred in the 2000s live-action Scooby-Doo movies as Shaggy and appearing in the first Scream film.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The outcomes could be benign, tinkering around the edges of existing conventions, or more concerning limitations to the Fed's ability to use its balance sheet in a crisis.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, says the event center was designed to attract conferences, conventions and entertainment during these slower months.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The brainchild of architect and naval designer Stefano Pastrovich, the quartet bucks marine conventions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Report called for expansion, new facilities Together, the two River Street lots are considerably larger than the district’s 86,000-square-foot Boise Centre event space, which a consultant study released last fall found insufficient to meet demand for conventions in Idaho’s capital.
—Mark Dee
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Presidential nominating conventions, which happen every four years, are where Democratic and Republican party delegates formally select their presidential and vice presidential candidates.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
But then, the 2016 national party conventions gave Colbert the opportunity to push hard on political humor.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Lillard is a popular fixture at conventions, after having starred in the 2000s live-action Scooby-Doo movies as Shaggy and appearing in the first Scream film.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventions
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The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The first trimester Maple prides herself on cramming her schedule with meetings, juggling multiple tasks and constantly being on the go.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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With countries offering affordability, long-term security, tax treaties, an array of accessible visas—golden or otherwise—and lifestyle perks ranging from sunshine to accessible healthcare, Americans are finding that Europe offers both practical advantages and a sense of stability.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Instead, aid may foster a form of international cooperation that does not depend on treaties or direct reciprocity between nations but emerges from ordinary people’s willingness to pass on goodwill.—
JB Bae,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Finance Chief Sarah Friar has expressed concerns over the company's ability to fund future compute agreements if the revenue slowdown continues, the outlet reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The project is designed to make Indian classical traditions accessible to contemporary digital audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Instead of honoring commencement traditions, NYU is giving into fear of spontaneity and eliminating opportunities for courage and risk-taking.—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The Nuremberg rallies were simply political stage plays, with music from Wagner, drums, symmetrical marching formations, red flags, and gatherings often held in darkness to heighten the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Without a doubt, guests would never get such a light touch there, where the security protocol for large gatherings calls for checkpoints—sometimes several of them, including mandatory ID checks and physical screening.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the deals are done project by project, rather than via the older model of pacts that paid out millions in development funds and compensation over three or four years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the United Kingdom works to make online spaces safer for children through age verification methods, kids are finding creative ways to skirt the rules, including drawing on facial hair to dupe facial recognition systems.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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One of the simplest rules for a quieter stay is to choose a cabin surrounded by other guest accommodation.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Pichai carries strong values into his work—economic uplift, compassion for migrants—and says his quest is to build useful things for as many people as possible.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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And his values had been incubated in an earlier era.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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“Conventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventions. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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