PANEL DISCUSSION Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

panel discussion

noun

Definition of panel discussion

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion a panel discussion on capital punishment

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Recent Examples of panel discussion In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In this year’s Locarno Pro panel discussions and keynotes, what are some of the key overarching themes? — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 There’s a full lineup of events in August, from panel discussions to parade weekend. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 Where to Follow Our Black Hat 2026 Coverage Black Hat’s briefing schedule is, as always, jam-packed with interesting demonstrations and titillating panel discussions. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

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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

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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

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The ethics panel is also looking into whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, misused congressional resources or improperly received gifts or special favors.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Fairphone also sells a few accessories, including a case, a lanyard, and alternative back panels with a card holder or a finger loop.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

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