Thesaurus results for CONVENTIONS

conventions

noun

plural of convention

as in meetings

a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose attended a convention of mathematicians in California

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as in treaties

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons

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as in agreements

an arrangement about action to be taken the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war

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as in traditions

an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away

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Recent Examples of conventions This tension is sustained by the film’s movement between the conventions of narrative cinema and the durational logic of video art. — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Reunion films, fan conventions, and a steady stream of syndication have kept the Walton family — and its cast — in circulation long after the original goodnights echoed across the airwaves. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Her election to the General Assembly came at a time of transition from careful ticket balancing achieved by party insiders at state nominating conventions to an era of primaries. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026 These sad conventions; these American ways of being, pacing to the end of a block and back like hamsters. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 There’s also an event center for hosting large groups—from family reunions and weddings to corporate retreats and business conventions. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026 But after years of visiting the city for conventions, many of us have been craving destinations that recognise the visitor has changed too. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Though the familiar tropes of YA storytelling exist throughout, the series engages with the genre’s conventions earnestly and with sincerity, says Halsall. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Kansas City Question 2 Question 2 asks Kansas City voters to approve a $100 million of bond financing to fund capital improvement projects for municipal conventions facilities and other government buildings. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Letting Companies Ignore Shareholder Proposals Shareholder proposals brought to a company’s board for potential inclusion on agendas of annual meetings is another long-standing activity.

— Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The proposals follow eight task force meetings over nine months, and further public outreach will be scheduled before any final changes take effect.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

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The Geneva Conventions, a set of treaties governing the conduct of warring parties, which were ratified in the aftermath of the Second World War, forbid the arbitrary detention of civilians.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Before Screen Scotland, Davis spent seven years as the BFI’s head of international, helping broker the organization’s co-production treaties with China and Brazil.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of treaties

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The Virgo Moon moves through your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, highlighting money, emotional stakes, private agreements, and what needs more precision.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
As of last year, all 67 counties had signed cooperation agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the Florida Sheriffs Association.

— Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreements

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The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
For some Muslim intellectuals and travelers, Japan’s modernization and its victory over Russia was proof that Asian nations need not be subservient to Europe or abandon their own cultural traditions.

— Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of traditions

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The Pitmate™ electric smoker makes authentic BBQ practical enough for weeknight dinners, impromptu family gatherings, and casual outdoor entertaining.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Factors included people staying indoors due to the temperature outside, holiday travel and gatherings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of gatherings

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Paramount Skydance’s 2025 acquisition of Paramount triggered a contractual change-of-control clause that gave the NFL an opportunity to redo its CBS deal, ahead of the league’s 2029 opt-outs in its media pacts.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Since the start of the free agency period, Indiana has signed Jalen Slawson and Kobe Brown to two-way contracts, and teams are permitted to have up to three players under two-way pacts at the same time.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of pacts

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The question for several speakers was not necessarily whether data centers should exist in Marietta, but what rules should govern them.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
New federal rules are creating issues for states The federal rules in question were first proposed last year and were finalized in May.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rules

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Content creator online reviews of hotels, resorts, cruises, restaurants, and airline flights, often with impressive production values, can generate hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of views.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Venus, planet of money and values, in your 2nd House of Resources opposes nebulous Neptune in your 8th House of Intimacy, so costs need clear language.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026