confabulations

noun

Definition of confabulationsnext
plural of confabulation
1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue there seemed to be some sort of lengthy confabulation going on in the next room

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2
as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this began our confabulation with that traditional icebreaker: an innocuous discussion of the weather

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confabulations
  1. discussions
  2. consultations
  3. chatter
  4. conversations
  5. deliberations
  6. dialogues
Noun
  • Authentic leaders take a coaching approach to one-on-one discussions.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • To effectively cut through the clutter strewn about in far too many Jackson-Allen discussions, Zrebiec and Graham limit their talking points to the 2024 campaign.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Natural light plus background chatter plus the smell of coffee equals better stories for you.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Close losses have been the bane of their season so far, but games like Wednesday’s can help with stacking wins and quelling trade chatter, even if for just another day.
    James Jackson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • See mediation app Headspace’s launch of a Politics Without Panic toolkit and guides to survive confrontational conversations without irrevocably alienating a member of your family.
    Katie Baron, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There are conversations that will be direct next couple days.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • Clarity dialogues are empowering.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There is a powerful sense of Johnson reaching for new and bolder challenges in his ongoing dialogues with reality and metaphysical thinking, material and idea.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dialogues
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