Thesaurus results for COLLOQUY

colloquy

noun

ˈkä-lə-kwē

Definition of colloquy

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion attended a colloquy on economic globalization

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as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare

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as in conversation

talking or a talk between two or more people a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge

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Recent Examples of colloquy When the reporters were not to be denied, a Giants press person threatened to shut down the colloquy. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 There were some priceless moments in court, including an extended colloquy between Justice Elena Kagan and Hemani’s attorney about a hypothetical statute that Congress might pass to disarm users of the psychedelic drug ayahuasca. — Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2026 There is nothing analytical about Jackiw and Denk’s rendition, which translates all those formal intricacies into an infectious colloquy of voices. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 These artist combinations – or colloquies, as Viveros-Fauné calls them – are especially effective at Stelo Arts and Parallax Art Center. — Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023 Charlie and Joanie’s colloquy in the thoroughfare is also a mutual reassurance that the other’s dream has value. — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2021 While there is inevitably a performative dimension to the colloquy between these two figures who have spent so many years on the public stage, Obama and Springsteen are also both deeply introspective. — BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2021 And the superb Baryshnikov somehow turns his body to stone, ending the colloquy. — Joan Acocella, The New York Review of Books, 14 May 2020

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Noun

Since then, the company has emerged as a key strategic firm in the country’s ambition to dominate future technology, with its founder Wang Xingxing seated in the front row at President Xi Jinping’s rare symposium with top tech businesses last year.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The symposium was moved from a 400-seat auditorium at the National Gallery to a meeting room at Dumbarton Oaks that seats 80.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of symposium

Noun

Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, told CNN the water cuts to his state take into account previous discussions and recommendations between the three downstream states.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Legislators have held private discussions about possible changes throughout the year.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussion

Noun

Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Part of you may want retreat, while another part feels pulled toward a trip, conversation, or bigger idea.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversation

Noun

Competition is likely to be tough for classes that are perceived as easier, or for small-group seminars where a larger number of students would fall within the cap.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, those hawking self-help books and products and seminars keep making money.

— Evelyn Skye, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of seminar

Noun

The issue has reanimated a decades-old debate over protectionism within the cattle industry.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Friday's hanging was the first by Takaichi's government and took place during a parliamentary recess — a move criticized as a tactic to avoid public debate.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of debate

Noun

In her Arizona projects, Lerner says the front is becoming an extension of how people enjoy their morning coffee, move through the day, converse with neighbors in the evening, and relax before going indoors.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of converse

Noun

Announced at the Hot Chips conference, the processor is the first dual-architecture mainframe chip from IBM and is being developed for future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
Nothing suggests the Big Ten or any other conference is rushing to take control of the entire NCAA rulebook anytime soon.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of conference

Noun

Agency representatives stated that local government consultations will conclude before the final developers are chosen.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Jo Malone clients can book in-store consultations or consult the brand’s AI Scent Advisor to play matchmaker.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

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