reunion

noun

Definition of reunionnext
as in meeting
the act or an instance of bringing people together again They rented a tent for a huge family reunion at the park.

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Recent Examples of reunion Most had a Happy Days reunion with Winkler and Anson Williams at the Fan Expo San Francisco in December 2025. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Still, their tender and tickling reunion is brilliantly constructed. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 Radiohead’s reunion is officially becoming a multi-year affair. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026 Siby eventually stopped attending the Windows on the World reunions to focus on his family and their future. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reunion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reunion
  1. meeting
  2. gathering
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  • In my 17 seasons in the professional game, dealing with persistent infringement was never discussed at a training meeting, and no single method was promoted as best practice.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Try something new, speak up in a meeting, or let your enthusiasm show without immediately toning it down.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of meeting
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  • The theater has hosted a Jimmy Buffett concert, high school graduations, weddings, and other gatherings.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The film, which is seeking distribution, is set in winter 1975, when a mysterious woman crashes a holiday gathering.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of gathering

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“Reunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reunion. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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