Thesaurus results for GABFESTS

gabfests

noun

plural of gabfest

as in chats

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this the slumber party was an all-night gabfest filled with gossip, giggling, and whispered secrets

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Recent Examples of gabfests Allen’s gabfests later in the episode — with guests including singers Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme and baseball star Willie Mays — set the tone for the conversational, anecdote-rich interviews that set the late-night vibe that remains today. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 June 2026 And his Julie Delpy–Ethan Hawke romantic gabfests Before Sunset and Before Midnight were nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay Oscars in 2004 and 2015, respectively. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

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Which group chats, online spaces, professional circles or social expectations are contributing to your goals and dreams?

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Organizers arranged nearly two dozen panel sessions throughout the day, letting participants choose among six smaller conversations at several points during the day, while leaving room for informal chats in the gardens.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of chats

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Alli said talks on this issue were expected to continue in New York during the United Nations General Assembly this week.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The discussions have also included output — including Ellison’s longstanding pledge to produce at least 30 films a year, according to two sources familiar with the talks.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of talks

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Industry chatter about the potential sale quieted after Vulcan’s recent booster woes.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
That sparked chatter about potential interest from another Dominican team (such as Licey, given a connection with his uncle, Erick Aybar) and/or from teams in Venezuela, with several reportedly inquiring.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

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