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
Spaniards have a word for moments when the after-meal conversation flows like the wine and there’s no to-do: sobremesa.
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Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Detroit is where that conversation needs to take place, and has, ever since.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Markel and Waldman are expected to sign copies of their books after the conversation.
JAFCO, or Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, operates a nonprofit children’s emergency shelter and has six group homes on its Sunrise campus.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
During an extensive masterclass at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, veteran Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam engaged in conversation with actor-director Gautham Vasudev Menon about adapting literature to screen, his approach to period filmmaking, and his creative process.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Detroit is where that conversation needs to take place, and has, ever since.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Markel and Waldman are expected to sign copies of their books after the conversation.
JAFCO, or Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, operates a nonprofit children’s emergency shelter and has six group homes on its Sunrise campus.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
During an extensive masterclass at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, veteran Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam engaged in conversation with actor-director Gautham Vasudev Menon about adapting literature to screen, his approach to period filmmaking, and his creative process.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversation
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The two teams are in discussions on how to modify the stadium to give it a more homey feel for the Rays, but no final decisions have been made.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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In recent months, Turkish officials sought a detente with Assad, who refused to engage in discussions until Turkey withdrew from Syrian territory.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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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 Medical Center is looking for partners who might want to share their solar energy with the hospital's patients in exchange for a higher federal tax credit or reimbursement.Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Or take a job with a micromanaging boss in exchange for a higher salary?Morgan Smith, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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There cannot be this false moral equivalence in our discourse.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Resolving the discourse around remote work might seem straightforward.Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Tusk has continued to emphasize his dedication to fostering dialogue, including meetings with key leaders such as Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's CDU party, who recently visited Kyiv.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The series set in the western Isles of Scotland combines Gaelic dialogue with English and will air in early 2025.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lily Allen has long been an open book about her mental and physical health, but in a new chat on her and Miquita Oliver’s Miss Me?Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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This technology will seamlessly integrate with existing omnichannel communication strategies, providing consistent experiences across both chat and voice interfaces.Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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