Thesaurus results for SYMPOSIUMS

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

The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of seminars

Noun

The cap on conference realignment means the Power 4 conferences (the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC) would be limited to 19 total members.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
The top-to-bottom strength of the nation's two preeminent conferences, particularly the SEC, means most programs in those leagues have a reasonably demanding slate.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of conferences

Noun

Crafted from European flax linen with a cotton lining, the light-filtering panels lend windows the same relaxed elegance without leaving a room feeling exposed.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Over in Anaheim, Disney, the king of this sort of thing, will again be throwing its huge D23 fan event all weekend with an endless list of panels and marketing opportunities that is always mind-boggling to experience.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026