as in discussion
talking or a talk between two or more people
Thomas Jefferson was celebrated for his brilliant, wide-ranging conversations with a host of friends and acquaintances
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Recent Examples of conversation
There has been no announcement that the Dallas Cowboys have, or want to, interview Deion Sanders but the thought of that conversation even happening has done what both Jerry Jones and Deion wanted.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
This unique model has led to more positive outcomes, fostering impactful conversations, driving philanthropic contributions, and making meetings a more human and compassionate business.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
The busy halls and cautiously optimistic mood among exhibitors and buyers alike suggested that the trade show’s roots in classicism are still appealing and allowed the showcase to reclaim its spot in the menswear conversation.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
The beloved Bravo show became a topic of conversation after host Andy Cohen asked if Stiller, who is also an executive producer on Severance, was editing the show during the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025
This unique model has led to more positive outcomes, fostering impactful conversations, driving philanthropic contributions, and making meetings a more human and compassionate business.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
The busy halls and cautiously optimistic mood among exhibitors and buyers alike suggested that the trade show’s roots in classicism are still appealing and allowed the showcase to reclaim its spot in the menswear conversation.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
The beloved Bravo show became a topic of conversation after host Andy Cohen asked if Stiller, who is also an executive producer on Severance, was editing the show during the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
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During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Previously, this carve-out was only available for discussions about keeping health and support groups limited to one gender.Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2024
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Later, Lacy watches inquisitively as Janet converses with Avi (Elias Koteas), the leader of a cultish theatrical troupe who sets his sights on her.Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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Boston sent Sophie Jaques to Minnesota in exchange for Susanna Tapani and Abby Cook.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In September 2023, five Americans detained for years in Iran were freed in exchange for five Iranians in U.S. custody and for $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets to be released by South Korea.Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Among them: Political discourse or any type of content that was classified as an opinion could not be refuted.Jorge Ramis, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
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In a society where the highest earners were paying a marginal tax rate of 92 percent and union membership was peaking and the terror of climate change was unknown, neither class warfare nor concerns about carbon emissions animated the public discourse.Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Turning the Job Interview Into a Conversation Storytelling in the job interview can create a dialogue.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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An inverse effect of the group chat’s casual, forgettable dialogue is that switching into a more earnest mode can be difficult.Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.Rishi Kant, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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