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
  • That was essential in all our discussions with potential investors.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Today, Emerging Fund finds itself as a co-investor in some of its portfolio companies with team owners, and some of its portfolio companies are in discussions to locate in stadium-adjacent real estate projects.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Following Qatar For many soccer fans around the world, such conversations will feel familiar from previous World Cups in both Russia and Qatar, with both posing issues around human rights.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Multi-stage interviews and extended conversations in real working atmospheres ensure mutual understanding and passion alignment.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • 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
  • The company even attends two seminars each year with their franchisees to help connect with them.
    Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • This tier provides personalized consultations, relocation guides and resources, as well as workshops on mental wellness, self-care and cultural adjustment.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In a hospital setting, patients often undergo numerous diagnostic procedures, including lab tests, imaging and specialist consultations, which drive up the cost of care.
    Jiang Li, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Their investor conferences and road shows could be worth hundreds of new investor touchpoints every year.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The event will feature conferences, pitching sessions, and exhibitions focusing on deep tech, inbound innovation, and SIS (Sustainable Innovation by Startup).
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • Both officials requested anonymity to discuss the ongoing internal deliberations.
    SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • 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
  • Come November, there are a lot of hot-button dialogues about Thanksgiving food.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of dialogues
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