Thesaurus results for SYMPOSIA

symposia

noun

variants or symposiums

plural of symposium

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 Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films. — City News Service, Daily News, 2 July 2026 The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Another four-story building — The Forum — will feature Jacobs Celebration Hall, a 500-person venue for symposiums and conferences. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Aside from hosting the clinical symposiums and raising awareness, Tucker said the conferences foster a sense of community among people touched by Alström syndrome. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 The restaurant’s nonprofit, MAD, is also continuing its speaker series here in Los Angeles for symposiums on cooking, sustainability and more. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 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. — 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposia

Noun

And for those who are unsure of how to start the process or where to find helpful information, community partners not only offer homeownership seminars but also have knowledgeable, caring professionals available to help.

— Patricia Mason, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026
Passes for the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston start at $1,950 and include access to all four grand tastings as well as five seminars and panels.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of seminars

Noun

The order said nothing of the other Power Four conferences, all of which have passed similar rules that went beyond the NFL to include basketball as well.

— Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
In his four years, UCF played in three different conferences.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of conferences

Noun

Samba has ties to the Brazilian Carnival tradition, so Anna picks out a floral fabric and designs a skirt with feather-style panels that will move around with the dancer.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Saffron planting Reece Bailey Researchers also tested saffron under semi-transparent photovoltaic panels that provided 40% shade.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026