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 Below, The Hollywood Reporter unpacks the season’s eighth reunion’s most memorable moments. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Melanie, however, denied these claims at the Season 8 reunion. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026 Why a ‘New Girl’ reunion isn’t happening For Deschanel, Zumba is just one part of her overall fitness routine. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Melanie and Sincere reveal where their relationship stands The season’s most controversial couple was put on the spot during the reunion. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reunion
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  1. meeting
  2. gathering
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  • The rare meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen high-level diplomatic channels with Moscow, even as European allies have intended to keep the nation isolated while the war continues.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The board is expected to appoint poll workers, approve the notice of election and hold a public test of voting equipment during upcoming meetings in September.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of meeting
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  • The gathering brought together leaders of the 10-member bloc, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company described its involvement as spanning recovery infrastructure at a combat sports event, community and advisory support at a private athlete gathering, and hydration and cool-down tools at a full-scale festival afterparty.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of gathering

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“Reunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reunion. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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