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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the first speaker to address the convocation
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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
called for a national convocation of both the clergy and the laity to discuss the crisis in the church
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Recent Examples of convocation
In 2016, he was elected as a deputy of the State Duma of the 7th convocation from United Russia, Putin's ruling party, representing the Republic of Dagestan.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The convocation will take place virtually on the organizers' Facebook page.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 15 Jan. 2024
Nessel declined to press charges during protests at the honors convocation on March 25 inside Hill Auditorium, or at the University of Michigan's Museum of Art on April 22.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
Bre Morris Another Southern belle to watch, Bre Morris kicked off convocation with Jimmy Choo sneakers.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The convocation will take place virtually on the organizers' Facebook page.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 15 Jan. 2024
Nessel declined to press charges during protests at the honors convocation on March 25 inside Hill Auditorium, or at the University of Michigan's Museum of Art on April 22.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
Bre Morris Another Southern belle to watch, Bre Morris kicked off convocation with Jimmy Choo sneakers.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convocation
Noun
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Other executive council members include the secretary, chair of the graduate assembly and three faculty council representatives.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The movement showcases a unique patented tooth profile in its winding assembly, where the angled teeth of the winding pinion enhance efficiency and minimize wear.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The chair then reports such concerns to UT administration, including the provost and president, in a monthly hour and a half meeting with the faculty council executive committee.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Little Rock Board of Directors is scheduled to take up a resolution on Aug. 5 authorizing a contract with Carson & Associates Inc. for the construction of the community center, according to the agenda for the meeting.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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Another telling stat is the growing number of companies attending CX conferences.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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This year, Buterin keynoted Ethereum’s flagship conference at the Palais des Festivals — the same red carpet venue that hosts movie stars each spring.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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The gathering known as the North American Interfaith Network’s conference was held at the University of California San Diego.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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This refreshing, zesty spin on a classic tiramisu is the ideal treat to serve at your next summer gathering.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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One assemblage features a broken television set balanced on a dirty rolling chair.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
23 June 2025
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Many of those residents were artists and musicians, including the famed assemblage artist and former director of the Watts Towers Arts Center, John Outterbridge, whose home and studio burned in the fire.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Convocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convocation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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