symposia

variants or symposiums
plural of symposium

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of symposia Similar symposiums have been held at the same location in Septembers past, but the tenor of this year’s, hosted by TreePeople, was different. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 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 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
  • The organization hosts conferences, seminars and a mentoring program to help educators promote into leadership roles.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This year, the August days were filled with live podcasts and seminars, ranging from football analytics to responsible gaming.
    — Chad Millman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The organization hosts conferences, seminars and a mentoring program to help educators promote into leadership roles.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Tokenization has spent most of its life as an insider’s topic, debated at conferences and written about in trade publications that never reach the people who decide where capital goes.
    — Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The event will bring together top executives, artists and innovators from across the live entertainment industry for panels, networking opportunities and a special awards ceremony.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a wool tea room by French artist Agnès Debizet, Harry Nuriev built a Japanese-denim mahjong lounge, and French straw-marquetry master Lison de Caunes entwined twisted leather and shearling with Art Deco panels.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Symposia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposia. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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