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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The council did not discuss why this decision had been made, but a resident in the meeting raised concerns that Cobb had had multiple discussions with the defendants regarding the litigation.—
Rachel Royster,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Jan. 2025
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While McCourt made an official bid, Musk’s name was reportedly floated in discussions with the Chinese government, according to Bloomberg.—
Zoë Schiffer,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Seen facing each other on a couch, the two converse with the ease of good friends.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 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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While there are many, many models of potential dark matter candidates, many interact with regular particles through exchanges involving the Higgs boson — a fundamental particle that interacts with almost all other particles and, through those interactions, imbues those particles with mass.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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In other words, Bibi has paused long enough now to gain leverage - with American help - for success on a bigger scale than a hostage exchange.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Influencers, niche creators and independent journalists now shape public discourse as much as—or more than—legacy institutions.—
Jeffrey Herzog,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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After the lukewarm reception to Star Wars Outlaws (which itself was at the center of the exhausting online discourse), and a divided fan base, Shadows’ value for the company can’t be understated.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones’s Hungarian dialogue in The Brutalist was enhanced using AI tools, according to the film’s editor Dávid Jancsó.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Swing!, a celebration of dance in the big band era, featured zero dialogue and was nominated for five Tonys, including best musical.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 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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