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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
Another four-story building — The Forum — will feature Jacobs Celebration Hall, a 500-person venue for symposiums and conferences.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Adobe worked with Parsons on workshops and symposiums designed to help students better understand AI tools and workflows.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 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
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
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Adobe worked with Parsons on workshops and symposiums designed to help students better understand AI tools and workflows.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposia
Noun
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There are also wellness seminars in Mandarin, Korean and Hmong and counseling and therapy in Mandarin and Korean.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Those picked have attended seminars and officiated at FIFA tournaments.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Well, Texas Tech's most prominent booster, Cody Campbell, has some very pointed comments for those schools, conferences, or institutions considering taking action against the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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From the outside, water droplets can be seen forming on the glass exterior panels.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Basements provide structural support, extra storage space, and room to house mechanical systems like water heaters and electrical panels.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Symposia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposia. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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