as in meetings
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 reunions
Scroll on to see some of our favorite surprise encounters, unexpected celebrity pairings, and old-time reunions at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026.
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Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Though their 2014 debut, Guilty of Everything, arrived at a fortuitous time, between the reunions of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive, Nothing didn’t seem like the kind of band that would one day have nearly as strong an influence on the sound of shoegaze as those two titans.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Yesterday was filled with unexpected reunions, as the Jets traded for Geno Smith 10 years after their divorce.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Emotional reunions at airports around the world underscore the relief many families feel after making it home following days of uncertainty.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
After all the iterations of Hole fizzled out officially, Love has been regularly teasing reunions, posting a photo of herself with Erlandson together at the end of 2013, followed by the promise of a new single the next year.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s been a lot of nostalgic healing happening, courtesy of Disney Channel—from the Jonas Brothers reuniting with Demi Lovato on stage during the group’s tour and announcing Camp Rock 3 to mini cast reunions from other iconic shows.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
The reunions did not end there.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
For families waiting outside prison gates, the debate is less about politics than about reunions long delayed.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Though their 2014 debut, Guilty of Everything, arrived at a fortuitous time, between the reunions of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive, Nothing didn’t seem like the kind of band that would one day have nearly as strong an influence on the sound of shoegaze as those two titans.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Yesterday was filled with unexpected reunions, as the Jets traded for Geno Smith 10 years after their divorce.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Emotional reunions at airports around the world underscore the relief many families feel after making it home following days of uncertainty.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
After all the iterations of Hole fizzled out officially, Love has been regularly teasing reunions, posting a photo of herself with Erlandson together at the end of 2013, followed by the promise of a new single the next year.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s been a lot of nostalgic healing happening, courtesy of Disney Channel—from the Jonas Brothers reuniting with Demi Lovato on stage during the group’s tour and announcing Camp Rock 3 to mini cast reunions from other iconic shows.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
The reunions did not end there.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
For families waiting outside prison gates, the debate is less about politics than about reunions long delayed.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reunions
Noun
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Your quick mind shines in meetings, while your flexible style can help a supervisor, client, or teacher feel confident approving your suggestions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Medvedev had dropped his last four meetings against Alcaraz, including a loss in the Indian Wells final in 2024.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over WhatsApp and at their regular gatherings, the group seamlessly switches back and forth between Mandarin and English while seeking to stick to Mandarin as much as possible.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mastermind groups have traditionally been peer gatherings led by a single voice with a general focus.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Reunions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reunions. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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