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seminar

noun

ˈse-mə-ˌnär

Definition of seminar

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion a seminar bringing together the world's leading epidemiologists

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Recent Examples of seminar The Mary Kay seminar, which has called the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center home for years, is on tour while the convention center undergoes those remodels. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars. — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 Back on the home front, Nora heads to a mental-health seminar headed up by her old boss, Ed George. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seminar

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Since then, the company has emerged as a key strategic firm in the country’s ambition to dominate future technology, with its founder Wang Xingxing seated in the front row at President Xi Jinping’s rare symposium with top tech businesses last year.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The symposium was moved from a 400-seat auditorium at the National Gallery to a meeting room at Dumbarton Oaks that seats 80.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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The ethics panel is also looking into whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, misused congressional resources or improperly received gifts or special favors.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Fairphone also sells a few accessories, including a case, a lanyard, and alternative back panels with a card holder or a finger loop.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

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