as in synod
formal
a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Recent Examples of conclave
The conclave serves as a flagship component of India Week, hosted by Economic Policy Group.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
In the film’s last shot, the shuttered conclave over, a priest cracks a window and looks out at a courtyard.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
The pope continues to alternate between high flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive ventilation at night, the Vatican press office said.
—Sharon Braithwaite and Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
The camerlengo also takes custody of the Vatican’s property in Rome and supervises details for the upcoming conclave.
—Daniel Speed Thompson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
In the film’s last shot, the shuttered conclave over, a priest cracks a window and looks out at a courtyard.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
The pope continues to alternate between high flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive ventilation at night, the Vatican press office said.
—Sharon Braithwaite and Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
The camerlengo also takes custody of the Vatican’s property in Rome and supervises details for the upcoming conclave.
—Daniel Speed Thompson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
Noun
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At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.—
Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2023
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In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem.—
Paul Elie,
The New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2023
Noun
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The research team says the meetings to review their National Institutes of Health grant funding have been canceled twice.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other board members praised Lyttle’s credentials during a brief discussion during Wednesday’s meeting.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Physical-digital convergence allows for highly interactive artistic performances, public installations, and social gatherings, harnessing AR, computer vision, and advanced robotics to craft multisensory experiences.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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When Snapp had family gatherings, Sharkey was always invited — and the other way around.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Two other candidates ran in the caucus: Robert Buggs and David Fossett.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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In January, Moulton spoke separately with Rep. Mark Takano, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, and Rep. Becca Balint, co-chair of the caucus, about ensuring that the caucus is open to different opinions on trans issues, according to two sources familiar.—
Oriana González,
Them,
21 Mar. 2025
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The three-day convention welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite stories.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The rum-baba renaissance currently sweeping London sees this long-standing convention as a negotiable starting point.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Conclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclave. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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