talkathon

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Recent Examples of talkathon Even with Ralph Fiennes, one of our finest stage actors, portraying Moses, the play often comes across as an information-shoveling talkathon. Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022 He was hired by Mutual to succeed the recently deceased Long John Nebel as host of a weeknight coast-to-coast radio talkathon for night owls and early risers. New York Times, 23 Jan. 2021 At this point any real progress on immigration (other than the aforementioned mini-deal) is a long shot, so the talkathon in the Senate, however interesting and healthy, may represent little more than wind in the sails of a ship going nowhere. Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Feb. 2018 Wearing four-inch heels and forgoing any breaks, Pelosi spent much of the rare talkathon reading personal letters from the young immigrants whose temporary protection from deportation is set to expire next month. Steve Peoples and Alan Fram, Houston Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2018 US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris global climate change agreement last week gave a boost in one area: media attention to the oceans talkathon. Richard Roth, CNN, 7 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkathon
Noun
  • At the symposium, a new bachelor of science in geospatial services degree program was launched, beginning with the fall semester.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • While Ben admited to her that the two had met professionally at a medical symposium, the full extent of their acquaintanceship was not revealed until the very end of the finale in a major cliffhanger.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The effort, Mahon said, has included 58 roundtables and meetings with 3,200 local leaders and nonprofits.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
  • And the roundtable on Congressman Eric Swalwell resigning in disgrace.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The biannual gathering celebrates the work of the renowned philanthropic initiative, led by the Olga Rabinovich Institute with the goal of supporting the Brazilian film sector through talent development, bursary programs, seminars and mentorship.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Lolita feels like a suspiciously low lift for advanced seminar.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Sullivan said the discussion for drafting a quarterback came up several times among their 13 picks from Thursday through Saturday, but the other option always won out in every instance.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Failing to win promotion in 2023-24, with such a significant wage budget, was a major disappointment for Leeds and Farke survived serious discussions at the top of the club about his potential sacking.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Aurelien Tchouameni, a player already at Real, is also being discussed in United meetings.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • During their first meeting, at Mar-a-Lago, in 2017, Xi famously learned about American strikes on Syria.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Neither Thurmond nor Villaraigosa qualified for the latest debate because of their low polling numbers.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Our conversation has been edited and condensed.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Quick-thinking in your 1st House of Identity, squares expansive Jupiter in your 4th House of Home, pushing conversations around personal plans and family expectations.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Robinson left a handwritten note for his romantic partner confessing to the crime, and also confessed to friends on the chat room platform Discord, prosecutors said.
    Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The chat room was therapeutic, allowing customers to share their stories and put the pieces of this puzzle together.
    Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Talkathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkathon. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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