as in seminar
a meeting featuring a group discussion
recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography
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Recent Examples of symposium
Coal operators hopeful but cautious On a chilly mid-April morning, workers and leaders from coal and related businesses poured into the convention center in Charleston for the annual Coal Show and symposium amid a new air of hope.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Public interest around Reyna’s situation sustained into early 2023, when Gregg Berhalter’s comments at a leadership symposium went public.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The symposium is led by award-winning design critic Alice Rawsthorn, featuring speakers such as director Giacomo Abbruzzese, architect Charlotte Malterre-Barthes, author Tung-Hui Hu and more.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The symposium will feature a series of workshops and a panel discussion with female leaders who will share insights and pathways to success.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Public interest around Reyna’s situation sustained into early 2023, when Gregg Berhalter’s comments at a leadership symposium went public.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The symposium is led by award-winning design critic Alice Rawsthorn, featuring speakers such as director Giacomo Abbruzzese, architect Charlotte Malterre-Barthes, author Tung-Hui Hu and more.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The symposium will feature a series of workshops and a panel discussion with female leaders who will share insights and pathways to success.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposium
Noun
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Workshops and seminars can cater to a larger audience, providing valuable insights on specific topics and generating substantial revenue in a single event.—
Doaa K. Darwish,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Go to that author’s book signing, lecture, seminar or Q&A, Woodruff-Santos said — since the audience would likely be people in businesses with an interest in IT security.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Attending a conference like this is worthwhile (Disclaimer: Epicor is a client of my company.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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It is believed that the only reason Michigan backed down from its legal threat is because the Big Ten agreed to close down its investigation and no longer pursue further penalties (including banning the Wolverines from representing the conference in the College Football Playoff).—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The panels will also react to music and voice commands.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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There are some great visual jokes like a prayer symbol on the overhead panel and a Microsoft blue screen of death on the TV panels.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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“Symposium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposium. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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