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or symposiums
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography
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Recent Examples of symposia
Building on last year’s initiatives, TIFF will again host its Women’s Empowerment program, featuring film screenings and symposiums dedicated to advancing gender equality in the industry.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The group also maintains a prolific schedule of author talks, online symposiums and real-life get-togethers that all revolve around old-timey grub.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Another way that The Vicenza Symposium is different from the other symposiums is the number of internationally renowned luxury brands representatives that attended.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Others are into the burlesque shows or the symposiums.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
After the first year was over, Girlie skipped both her one‑on‑one visits and the group sessions, all the cake parties and symposiums.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
This involved initially offering to host a series of CAF symposiums where members gathered to discuss new ideas.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Its iconic building is home to Europe’s richest and one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, in addition to exhibitions, symposiums, festivals, shows, projections, and workshops for young people.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The group also maintains a prolific schedule of author talks, online symposiums and real-life get-togethers that all revolve around old-timey grub.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Another way that The Vicenza Symposium is different from the other symposiums is the number of internationally renowned luxury brands representatives that attended.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Others are into the burlesque shows or the symposiums.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
After the first year was over, Girlie skipped both her one‑on‑one visits and the group sessions, all the cake parties and symposiums.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
This involved initially offering to host a series of CAF symposiums where members gathered to discuss new ideas.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Its iconic building is home to Europe’s richest and one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, in addition to exhibitions, symposiums, festivals, shows, projections, and workshops for young people.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposia
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Wisconsin Cheese is also behind the Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival, a stateside celebration of cheese through educational workshops and seminars and paid admission tasting.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ace restored the 1,600-seat United Artists Theatre, which is used for concerts, premieres, private screenings, conferences, seminars, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Jan. 2026
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Writers, especially when roving in packs at writers’ conferences and readings, can get a little name-droppy about their agents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Across the power conferences, there were just 20 freshmen offensive linemen who played more than 500 snaps in 2025.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Black Journey, a group that conducts walking tours in Philadelphia about Black history, said removing the panels can’t erase the past.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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