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
  • Just one month earlier, the museum had hosted a Tate Modern symposium, co-funded by Hyundai, on performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
    Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
  • During the symposium, held in June, panelists shared insights about natural disasters in their regions and identified steps that could help mitigate damage and protect lives.
    Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The roundtable also featured criticism of NIL deals.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Then, the roundtable of Terry Foster, sports commentator, Brendan Schabath, sports reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950, and Rob Murphy, former basketball coach, discuss the Detroit Pistons having a breakout year and prospects for the NBA playoffs.
    Carol Cain, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Owners receive continuous updates, on-demand modules for specialized issues, and invitations to annual seminars.
    William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Instructor Amaziah Israel said the seminar aims to teach practical strategies for de-escalation and conflict resolution.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • May 21 – June 20 Certain discussions could unlock a smoother day.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • In rate hearing proceedings, agency staff sought to block discussion of State Farm’s claims handling in relation to its quest for premium hikes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) during a meeting on the situation in Ukraine and security issues in Europe at the Elysée Palace on February 17, 2025.
    Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The Lakeway Arts Committee often brings in some light snacks, while participants view some of the great artwork and prepare for the council meeting ahead.
    Tom Kilgore, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The debate was framed by a series of incidents in recent years in which the local Police Department was accused of profiling Black people.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The size of the divide appeared significant during Thursday's debate.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Another university established a research center, led by an Oxford professor, that puts ancient Chinese texts in conversation with other classical textual traditions, including Greek and Latin.
    Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
  • But there were inexcusable losses along the way, losses that didn’t hinge on one player’s absence — and might’ve singlehandedly changed the conversation over USC’s season.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Dominique Pelicot recruited men in a chat room there called Without Her Knowledge.
    Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
  • People have responded to the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie with theories in chat rooms, nonstop comments on a livestream tracking the investigation and a flood of calls to the FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department.
    Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026

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“Talkathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkathon. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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