panel discussion

noun

Definition of panel discussionnext
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion a panel discussion on capital punishment

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Recent Examples of panel discussion Sarah Michelson, the 2024 Kravis Studio Resident (whom Pageant worships), ostensibly used it for rehearsals during her time there, but opted for a panel discussion in the sculpture garden when the time came for public programming. — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026 The musician showed off two playful styles for two panel discussions. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 That might be sitting at a time-consuming hair appointment, hosting a playdate at your house, traveling to spend Thanksgiving with your husband's family or moderating a panel discussion for a work event. — Margaret Cirino, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition to its public screenings, DocuSlate 2026 will feature two virtual panel discussions and opportunities for participating filmmakers to engage with entertainment industry professionals, executives, and fellow creatives. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussion
  1. symposium
  2. seminar
  3. conference
  4. panel
Noun
  • The symposium is open to the public and is also being livestreamed and filmed by C-SPAN.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
  • At our Michigan School Census symposium held in 2026, Michigan school librarians and a principal described what that work looks like.
    — Kafi Kumasi, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of symposium
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  • Boden told The Hollywood Reporter, talking the day after his keynote speech at the annual Motion Picture Association (MPA) seminar at Tokyo International Film Festival.
    — Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Proof Again, Huang began sending out e-mails—more than 40 in 2023—and gave a circuit of seminar talks.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of seminar
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  • In Yurachek's ninth football season the Razorbacks are 39-66 overall and 15-56 in SEC play with no winning seasons in conference.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • He’s credited among authors of a medical journal report summarizing a 2025 conference on cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of conference
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  • In August attorneys for the state argued in front of the appeals panel that Morales Howard demanded more than the Constitution requires and pushed back against her understanding of what information a termination notice is required to include.
    — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Made of large, rigid plastic panels, Hardig’s invention was designed to be weather- and insect-proof, simple to clean and maintain, and lightweight and easy to move.
    — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel%20discussion. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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