1
as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conference
All Peoples Church and the city are still set to meet Wednesday to discuss the lawsuit in an informal conference in U.S. District Court.
—
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
The issue was discussed by market participants over the weekend in Houston, where the U.S. National Coffee Association held its annual conference.
—Marcelo Teixeira, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
After the conference sessions, guests can also unwind at live entertainment events and happy hours.
—John Hall, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The tech world billionaire quickly went to work pressuring federal employees to leave, doing joint interviews with Trump and appearing at a right-wing Christian conference last week waving a chainsaw.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conference
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
The issue was discussed by market participants over the weekend in Houston, where the U.S. National Coffee Association held its annual conference.
—Marcelo Teixeira, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
After the conference sessions, guests can also unwind at live entertainment events and happy hours.
—John Hall, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The tech world billionaire quickly went to work pressuring federal employees to leave, doing joint interviews with Trump and appearing at a right-wing Christian conference last week waving a chainsaw.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
Noun
-
In either case, assembly is easy: Just stack the processor on top of your base and snap a single locking lever to hold it all in place.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Tesla’s service will replace the rail panel assembly with a new one that meets durability testing requirements, the automaker said.—
Reuters,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
These figures were celebrated during a symposium on Tuesday afternoon at Florida Atlantic University hosted by Project Opioid, a nonprofit aiming to bring together business, faith, education and philanthropic leaders to solve the overdose and substance abuse crisis.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
-
This symposium will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union, Ballroom A, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The fine will be up for discussion, but Washington suggested $500.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Many content creators engage with their audience through community posts that include interactive features like polls and discussion prompts.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Tip 2: Review the agendas and attend the meetings of the school’s governing board to learn what options are under consideration.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The seminar, attended by about 50 people March 4 at the Liberty Station Conference Center in Point Loma, followed the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County in January that displaced thousands of residents and decimated entire neighborhoods.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
-
The lineup includes 11 events, including chef collab dinners, seafood-centric tastings, seminars, a dance party, and Sunday brunch — as well as the signature Grand Tasting event at Lumen Field.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
From consultation to aftercare, patient safety and quality results are always the top priority.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Among the issues in the most recent negotiation was a provision to provide appropriate hair and makeup consultation for non-white performers.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
What made sense for Scholl was assemblage, putting everyday items together to create something new.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
-
His own house is a virtuoso assemblage of warm and airy rooms slipped in among the crevices of Rustic Canyon.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Investors had signaled virtually no chance of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the central bank's rate-setting panel, lowering interest rates this month.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Yet, even as the Fed ordered the last of its 2024 rate cuts in December, the panel forecast a significantly slower pace of cuts in 2025, citing both good and bad economic tidings: lingering inflation coupled with strong economic growth.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share