PANEL DISCUSSIONS Synonyms: 30 Similar Words

panel discussions

noun

plural of panel discussion

as in seminars

a meeting featuring a group discussion a panel discussion on capital punishment

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Recent Examples of panel discussions The Perspectives strand features moderated panel discussions on the state of the global screen industries. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 In addition to high-level access to executives, collectors could roam from store to store and from event to event, with more than 40 different presentations, panel discussions, and other around-town events complementing the four-day exhibition. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In addition to the installations and gallery presentations, ART KL will also host panel discussions and an auction, the results of which will go towards supporting The Lighthouse Children’s Welfare Home. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026 By featuring some of the same musicians in panel discussions and performances — in effect presenting a visceral cause-and-effect — Poston hopes attendees will gain a better perspective on Davis and his work. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In this year’s Locarno Pro panel discussions and keynotes, what are some of the key overarching themes? — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 There’s a full lineup of events in August, from panel discussions to parade weekend. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 Where to Follow Our Black Hat 2026 Coverage Black Hat’s briefing schedule is, as always, jam-packed with interesting demonstrations and titillating panel discussions. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026

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Noun

As for thought leadership, Waanders wants to continue having seminars on such subjects as the role of public art and issues related to race, class, and gender in the arts.

— Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Nattiv was young when his grandmother started to participate in activities held by the cult, which included talks, seminars and free dancing sessions.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of seminars

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The contrasting panels on the pants and jacket are a nice, eye-catching detail.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Three other three-judge panels on the 5th Circuit -- one in this case and two in an earlier one -- and two district courts have already agreed that rules for prescribing mifepristone are too loose.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

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So much work has gone into getting bipartisan backing and support from the big power conferences that falling short would be a huge setback for the organization.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The expense claims were made before the BBC introduced new cost control measures in April 2026, cracking down on travel costs and other outgoings, including attending conferences, awards, and events.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

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The system should be programmed to actively penalize source monopolies, forcing the engine to scrape a healthy mix of technical journalism, independent community forums (like Reddit threads), and video transcripts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Overall, her exhibition concepts were a big part of strengthening the company’s international ties and expanding its visibility across major logistics and transportation forums.

— Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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