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as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
there seemed to be some sort of lengthy confabulation going on in the next room
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as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
began our confabulation with that traditional icebreaker: an innocuous discussion of the weather
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confabulations
Noun
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Authentic leaders take a coaching approach to one-on-one discussions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
To effectively cut through the clutter strewn about in far too many Jackson-Allen discussions, Zrebiec and Graham limit their talking points to the 2024 campaign.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Just a few years ago, as investors dove into beauty at an unprecedented pace, much of the chatter in the industry was focused on the billion-dollar brand — sales wise.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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But what really turned me on to it was seeing social-media chatter from the educational side of things.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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See mediation app Headspace’s launch of a Politics Without Panic toolkit and guides to survive confrontational conversations without irrevocably alienating a member of your family.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are conversations that will be direct next couple days.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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Clarity dialogues are empowering.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Confabulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulations. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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