1
as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
5
as in consultation
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers
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 council
The prospect splashed the headlines in mid 2024, with Hogsett pledging his administration would submit a formal bid to MLS that year, the city-county council approving a special taxing district to house a future stadium and the city beginning to acquire properties in that area.
—
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
In presenting Honeycomb’s application to the town council two weeks ago, attorney Hope Pearson said that feature helps the town meet its long-term planning goal of balancing rental and owner-occupied housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The city council unanimously approved a permit Tuesday to allow use of the one-acre lot for mobile food vendors, merchandise vendors, and outdoor entertainment.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The meeting Wednesday was the first formal step in the council’s consideration.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for council
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
In presenting Honeycomb’s application to the town council two weeks ago, attorney Hope Pearson said that feature helps the town meet its long-term planning goal of balancing rental and owner-occupied housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The city council unanimously approved a permit Tuesday to allow use of the one-acre lot for mobile food vendors, merchandise vendors, and outdoor entertainment.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The meeting Wednesday was the first formal step in the council’s consideration.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for council
Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
Noun
-
The Aztecs swept their two regular-season meetings against UNLV.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Harrison remains free on bail and is required to undergo electronic monitoring and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Prosecutors said county staffers raised concerns about the organization with their supervisors.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Eventually, about five years ago, several organizations came together as a collective to apply for federal and state funding for a bigger project.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Unitree’s founder met President Xi Jinping weeks later at a high-profile tech symposium, the first of its kind since 2018.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Here is the schedule for this year’s symposium.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Arkansas Education Association is the state affiliate of the National Education Association, a nationwide labor union representing educators.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The bill passed its first discussion unanimously earlier this month, then advanced to public consultation before the final vote.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
-
For the first time since the war began, members invoked Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, the mechanism for collective consultation when a member feels its security is threatened.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
While Americans searched for spaces for deeper community in that span, CultureCon – which now dubs itself the world's largest meetup of creatives – sprouted from a gathering of 21 people in Ellis' apartment to an annual gathering place for 12,000 attendees.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
-
It’s envisioned as a regional draw capable of hosting youth hockey, skating events, tournaments and other large indoor gatherings.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Now on its 15th edition, First Look is partnerning with Uruguayan film institute ACAU to present six Uruguayan feature films currently in post, which its producers will present to international sales agents, buyers, festival programmers and post-production fund reps.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Some employees questioned why Walsh had been chosen, given that his research focus was quite different from that of the institute.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Progressive Boat Show Experience features experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, cuisine and educational seminars.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Several park rangers were in attendance during the seminar to help kids practice tying their rigs and selecting the bait.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
