conversation

noun

ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce conversation (audio)
Definition of conversationnext
as in discussion
talking or a talk between two or more people Thomas Jefferson was celebrated for his brilliant, wide-ranging conversations with a host of friends and acquaintances

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Recent Examples of conversation After an introductory conversation, Nomo showed Bednar his grip for the pitch. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 Much of the conversation focused on the upcoming midterm convention and the elections the event hopes to boost. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026 Before the conversation becomes a contest of wills, clarify what each person wants and which decision needs to be made now. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Another reader in Kenya told us that a quick question about an acronym on a man's T‑shirt while waiting in line at a bakery turned into a lively 15‑minute conversation. — Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conversation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
  1. discussion
  2. converse
  3. exchange
  4. discourse
  5. chat
  6. dialogue
Noun
  • Researchers also identified discussions about using Tor and maintaining communications after shutdowns.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Then the reduced group of selectors will go immediately into discussion on the merits of that candidate.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • In her Arizona projects, Lerner says the front is becoming an extension of how people enjoy their morning coffee, move through the day, converse with neighbors in the evening, and relax before going indoors.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Following instructions from the kidnappers (unbeknownst to his increasingly agitated comrades), Lee drives out to meet them for the exchange, only to wreck his car and become distracted saving a nearby woman, Hua (Moon Lee).
    — Jake Cole, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In programmatic advertising, this issue is especially relevant because data comes from multiple platforms, including ad exchanges, SSPs and DSPs.
    — Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of exchange
Noun
  • Democratic socialists were largely confined to the outer edges of political discourse.
    — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But then the season ended, and then there were midterms, and then the semester came to a close, resetting the discourse until the next football column appears.
    — Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of discourse
Noun
  • The billboard was the catalyst that pushed her to book her travel shortly afterward, and the group trip finally made it out of the group chat.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Nationwide, the 988 lifeline has received more than 26 million calls, texts and chats since July 2022, when it was changed from its pre-existing 10-digit number.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of chat
Noun
  • The pair had maintained an excellent relationship since working together at Villarreal and remained in dialogue.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This assumption is reinforced by much of the conventional dialogue surrounding leadership.
    — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of dialogue

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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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