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as in contingents
a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group
a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree
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as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the delegation by the president to the secretary of state of complete control of the nation's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of delegations
The celebration will feature the parade of delegations, the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, a performance by Mariah Carey and an act by Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026
The two volunteered at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea, at a time when both Koreas were actively interacting politically and culturally, with Pyongyang sending athletes and diplomatic delegations to South Korea – a warming of ties which has since gone into reverse.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
The registration also enables the foundation to coordinate the return of Jewish properties and to bring Jewish delegations to the country on a regular basis.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
That contains exceptions for players and key members of the delegations, but that doesn't necessarily extend to fans of those countries' teams.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
During Friday’s sessions, the two leaders and their delegations reviewed a broad agenda, ranging from political and security cooperation to economic, cultural, and humanitarian issues.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Though one of Latin America’s smallest nations, Uruguay will pack one of the biggest delegations at Ventana Sur, from any country in Latin America , made up of about 80 participants.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
This year, large delegations came from France and Korea, mostly via pavilions hosted by French institutions and Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), in addition to a growing number of participants from Southeast Asia and Japan.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
But, in recent years, several of the conservative Justices, in dissents, have seemed ready to start striking down some delegations as being too unspecific to be consistent with the separation of powers.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026
The two volunteered at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea, at a time when both Koreas were actively interacting politically and culturally, with Pyongyang sending athletes and diplomatic delegations to South Korea – a warming of ties which has since gone into reverse.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
The registration also enables the foundation to coordinate the return of Jewish properties and to bring Jewish delegations to the country on a regular basis.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
That contains exceptions for players and key members of the delegations, but that doesn't necessarily extend to fans of those countries' teams.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
During Friday’s sessions, the two leaders and their delegations reviewed a broad agenda, ranging from political and security cooperation to economic, cultural, and humanitarian issues.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Though one of Latin America’s smallest nations, Uruguay will pack one of the biggest delegations at Ventana Sur, from any country in Latin America , made up of about 80 participants.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
This year, large delegations came from France and Korea, mostly via pavilions hosted by French institutions and Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), in addition to a growing number of participants from Southeast Asia and Japan.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
But, in recent years, several of the conservative Justices, in dissents, have seemed ready to start striking down some delegations as being too unspecific to be consistent with the separation of powers.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegations
Noun
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Just about every facet of the OIGC family will be represented, including contingents from the Youth Choir and the 200-strong Community Choir.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
1 Dec. 2025
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But the craziest moment came when two matches with large contingents of fans were scheduled simultaneously and on adjoining courts.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But that would be a mistake, especially for those investors who need the portfolio protections silver can offer without having to pay the exorbitant price gold mandates now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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State leaders often point to climate targets, mandates, and litigation as evidence of leadership.—
Tom J. Pyle,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These voluntary accreditations come with stricter animal welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Experts say most private pre-K providers receive accreditations through other agencies and organizations.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Delegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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