1
as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conventions
What tabloid dross tends to obscure is his impressive career—first as a star dancer at the New York City Ballet, then as a roving choreographer of complex, dynamic work that is rooted in balletic conventions but not restricted by them.
—
Sara Krolewski, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Presidential nominating conventions, which happen every four years, are where Democratic and Republican party delegates formally select their presidential candidates.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Inside, the museum boasts a layout that departs from standard museum conventions.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Cookie sheets also don’t follow the same sizing conventions as baking sheets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Others concern the conventions of painting itself (such as the formal polarities flatness/perspective and abstraction/figuration) or the genres of the medium.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Cybercrime conventions set up 24/7 contact points so police forces can co-operate at short notice.
—Jon Truby, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
She's also made appearances at fan conventions, including the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival in December 2025.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Section names follow conventions that software understands.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Sara Krolewski, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Presidential nominating conventions, which happen every four years, are where Democratic and Republican party delegates formally select their presidential candidates.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Inside, the museum boasts a layout that departs from standard museum conventions.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Cookie sheets also don’t follow the same sizing conventions as baking sheets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Others concern the conventions of painting itself (such as the formal polarities flatness/perspective and abstraction/figuration) or the genres of the medium.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Cybercrime conventions set up 24/7 contact points so police forces can co-operate at short notice.
—Jon Truby, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
She's also made appearances at fan conventions, including the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival in December 2025.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Section names follow conventions that software understands.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventions
Noun
-
Pay Attention supports meetings and conversations with real-time transcription and translation when enabled.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
-
This organization’s reports form the scientific understanding for UNFCCC discussions and treaties.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
-
The two countries signed dozens of bilateral agreements, including in a 20-year cooperation deal to repair and overhaul Venezuelan refineries and enhance military relations.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Culturally, Shinto and Buddhist traditions emphasize respect for life and nature, which are deeply valued in Japan; in Nagano and Gifu prefectures, black bears are sometimes revered as mountain deities, researchers wrote in a paper this summer.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
-
There were extremely rich philosophical traditions in the non-Western world that your great books classes completely ignore.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Many of the massive overall pacts made that year with top talent have since been succeeded by first-look pacts, which reflect the current economic realities by lowering the studios’ financial commitment while giving creators and producers more flexibility.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2025
-
In its final outing, the show’s central characters Damini, Umang, Anjana and Siddhi return with what the streamer describes as the mother of all pacts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
For Florida, Sykes argued, even a flat market signals stability after years of breakneck appreciation—especially in Palm Beach, where home values have jumped as much as 200% in the past few years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Your money matters and personal values are in the spotlight of this retrograde, Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventions. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share