as in synod
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a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Recent Examples of conclave
The College of Cardinals comes together for a papal conclave to choose a new pope—and things go spectacularly wrong.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
While an official date for the two-day conclave has yet to be announced, Bloomberg has reported that the closed-door meeting will be held from Dec. 11 to 12.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
So Berger and his team recreated the real thing, including the Sistine Chapel and the Casa Santa Marta — a hotel of sorts where cardinals stay during the conclave.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Like the characters, Berger’s camera stays inside the confines of the conclave.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
While an official date for the two-day conclave has yet to be announced, Bloomberg has reported that the closed-door meeting will be held from Dec. 11 to 12.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
So Berger and his team recreated the real thing, including the Sistine Chapel and the Casa Santa Marta — a hotel of sorts where cardinals stay during the conclave.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Like the characters, Berger’s camera stays inside the confines of the conclave.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
Noun
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At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.—
Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2023
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In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem.—
Paul Elie,
The New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2023
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Another meeting is planned for Jan. 30 School board members have been charged before for violating the state’s open meetings laws.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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Even dogs joining a virtual meeting can help garner trust and cohesion among teams.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The result was the creation of the International Association of Cooking Schools (IACP) in 1978, a model for the gathering and exchanging of ideas and information, and a source of support, now going strong in its 43rd year.—
Cynthia Graubart,
Bon Appétit,
24 Jan. 2025
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Identify conferences or gatherings where your ideal clients or collaborators are likely to be.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Schumer has put himself right in the middle of his caucus' tug-of-war over immigration.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
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Eighty-two senators voted to proceed to the bill on Jan. 13, including 24 members of the Democratic caucus.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Deloitte forecast echoes what economists and analysts were saying when the retail industry gathered last week in New York for the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show and convention.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There will be the normal trappings of a comic convention, including panels and autograph signings, but with a twist: fans can donate money to get autographs and selfies with talent.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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