colloquies

noun

Definition of colloquiesnext
plural of colloquy
1
as in symposiums
a meeting featuring a group discussion attended a colloquy on economic globalization

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2
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare

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3
as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colloquies
  1. discussions
  2. conversations
  3. seminars
  4. consultations
  5. conferences
  6. deliberations
  7. dialogues
Noun
  • Murray is reporting one major difference in the contract discussions is keeping the two sides apart.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Sources indicate that there have been no substantive discussions about a contract extension for McCarthy in Dallas, and the Cowboys have yet to make a definitive statement about their plans for next season.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Kirk Franklin reflects on a controversial 2024 performance in Jamaica that resulted in conversations about his stagewear and dance moves.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There are conversations that will be direct next couple days.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • At conferences and expos, companies show off their most exciting new developments and industry leaders share invaluable insights in panels and seminars.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The clinic's specialists can create a plan that produces the most pleasing and natural outcomes thanks to thorough consultations.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • The plan will rely on whether leadership can keep the House and Senate Republican conferences together.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Both sides enter at seventh place in their respective conferences.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • Clarity dialogues are empowering.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There is a powerful sense of Johnson reaching for new and bolder challenges in his ongoing dialogues with reality and metaphysical thinking, material and idea.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dialogues
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