seminars

NOUN

conference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convention discussion forum group discussion meeting round table symposium workshop

STRONG

palaver

WEAK

open discussion rap session

Example Sentences

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But he says they have upped the ante, and have started booking these seminars at steakhouses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

In the mid-1980s Mr. Harris attended FBI seminars on criminal psychology and forensic investigation, gathering details he used to set readers’ teeth to chattering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Also, a 2021 study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research documented hostile environments in economics seminars, with female presenters experiencing more interruptions and encountering more patronizing behavior.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

She said she found seminars difficult, as many students didn't engage in academic debates or put their cameras on.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

But in seminars they would come and sit by me.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez