as in synod
formal
a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Recent Examples of conclave
Trek to Vegas, where the off-Strip Rio Hotel transforms into Nimbus III and becomes a conclave of Trek enthusiasts from all quadrants, the licensed collectables group The Nacelle Company has sculpted the first standalone Nog action figure in this timeline.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
After that, eligible cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect the church’s next leader.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
In Midtown Santa Fe, the creative conclave along Lena Street is anchored by the Bread Shop, which offers spectacular sourdough loaves and pastries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
But Leo will ultimately have to decide what to do with Becciu, who recused himself from the conclave but remains a cardinal with a very unclear status.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
After that, eligible cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect the church’s next leader.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
In Midtown Santa Fe, the creative conclave along Lena Street is anchored by the Bread Shop, which offers spectacular sourdough loaves and pastries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
But Leo will ultimately have to decide what to do with Becciu, who recused himself from the conclave but remains a cardinal with a very unclear status.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclave
Noun
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In July, its members voted to keep the church open and hand its administration over to the synod, which will make decisions about its future.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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So too has his radical approach to inclusivity that welcomed the non-ordained faithful, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and lay women, to sit with bishops and contribute their thoughts on issues of church doctrine in meetings called synods.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Since that meeting in Beijing, state media has featured reports of new or improved North Korean weapons systems – among them the Hwasong-11Ma, with a maneuverable hypersonic warhead, and the Hwasong-20.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The gathering is kind of aiming to mark the end of the war in Gaza or reinforce it and enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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The peaceful gathering was attended by church leaders and opposition politicians, including former president Marc Ravalomanana, in addition to CAPSAT troops.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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That means the stopgap spending bill will likely not advance, as only three lawmakers in the Democratic caucus have crossed the aisle, with no others announcing plans to join Republicans over the weekend.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Republican senators need at least eight votes from members of the Democratic caucus to meet the 60-vote threshold required to advance the legislation.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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So far, the convention has debuted trailers for the more lighthearted Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and a Chris Pratt movie called Mercy, with more previews to come.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Republican Party of Arkansas wants a primary election -- not a convention of the delegates -- to select its nominee in the special election for the House District 70 seat formerly held by Carlton Wing, R-North Little Rock, party Chairman Joseph Wood said Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Conclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclave. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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