as in synod
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a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Today, experts are saying that the film correctly captures many of the elements of a real conclave, which cardinals are about to begin following the April 21 death of Pope Francis.
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David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Vatican secretary of state, the equivalent of a prime minister, is still Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis’ pick who was himself an unsuccessful contender in the conclave that elected Leo pope.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Since 1975, only those younger than 80 can participate in the papal conclave.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The burial of a pope must precede a conclave, according to church doctrine.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Vatican secretary of state, the equivalent of a prime minister, is still Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis’ pick who was himself an unsuccessful contender in the conclave that elected Leo pope.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Since 1975, only those younger than 80 can participate in the papal conclave.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The burial of a pope must precede a conclave, according to church doctrine.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
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The plaintiffs also include ELCA synods in New England, California and Texas, as well as other Christian denominations around the country.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Yet a minority is wary, fearing that synods could undermine doctrinal clarity or papal authority.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Start your day with a morning coffee, drop by for a lunch meeting to dine on tasty salade niçoise and pinsa, or come here for date night to enjoy their blue crab toast and linguine with clams.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Vance will also headline an RNC fundraiser this evening in Indianapolis following his meeting with Gov. Mike Braun and Republican leaders at the Statehouse, although details of that event have not been made public.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meals on Wheels Orange County hosted the gathering with Mattel, which is turning 80 this year, and there were games and dancing and lunch enjoyed by all.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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The gathering was to be addressed by Gilad Erdan, a former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations and United States.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hart, along with a council spokesperson, confirmed that the vote took place at the party's caucus meeting.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
12 Aug. 2025
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And as in the case of climate change, this caucus of countries will likely be frustrated.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Aug. 2025
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Richard and Rose-Marie Dujardin visited Milwaukee from Rhode Island on Aug. 15, 2022, for a Catholic Financial Life convention.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bower, who grew up going to Chuck E. Cheese (then Showbiz Pizza Place) in Flint, Michigan, sells artwork at comic conventions.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Conclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclave. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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