panel

noun

ˈpa-nᵊl How to pronounce panel (audio)
Definition of panelnext
1
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion there will be a discussion panel on Tuesday

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2
as in committee
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter assembled a prestigious panel to investigate ways to stem the rising cost of health care

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Recent Examples of panel Its riveted, rounded-corner Traveler box trailer featured the unique distinction of working as a convertible, using a retractable fabric roof panel to open its cabin to the sky above. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 During the panel in Zurich, Backrooms‘ success was cited as a prime example of a younger generation’s desire to go to the movies. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026 Yes, the country has a good funding system on a national and regional level, said the Norwegian Film Institute’s rep Kjetil Omberg at a panel. — Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 Both issues were a focus for Republicans and Democrats on the panel. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for panel
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  1. symposium
  2. committee
  3. seminar
  4. commission
  5. conference
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  • For The Times) UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk’s statement to distance the university from a law school symposium on 9/11 has promoted growing faculty backlash over academic freedom.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Those reading the tea leaves even focused on how Warsh kicked off his speech at the economic policy symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
    — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Experts say the committee, in its process of awarding the prize, typically focuses on the durability of peace, the promotion of international fraternity and the quiet work of institutions that strengthen those goals.
    — Mark Lewis, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Castro, at the time, was vice chair of the group’s development, code compliance and redevelopment committee, and was recently appointed as the committee’s 2026-27 chair.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • The organization hosts conferences, seminars and a mentoring program to help educators promote into leadership roles.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Anti-Defimation League (ADL) research has found a pattern of students being asked to speak on behalf of Israel or the Jewish community, effectively positioning them as representatives of a government rather than students in a seminar.
    — Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • The elements of the Pulitzer commission (three steel elevation markers sunk into the ground, their top edges, like those of Shift, parallel to the horizon) cannot be seen together from a single vantage.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Without knowing the outcome or City’s possible punishment – which the league has said will come at a later date by the independent commission – the pure essence of the Premier League is lost.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • OpenAI is holding its annual DevDay developer conference on Tuesday, where the artificial intelligence company is expected to showcase a flurry of new products and features.
    — Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • At the conference, participants could finally participate in that conversation.
    — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
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