as in synods
formal
a private or secret meeting or group
a conclave of bishops
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Pay Attention supports meetings and conversations with real-time transcription and translation when enabled.—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
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Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
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Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada have traditionally been among the first states to hold presidential primaries or caucuses, although neither party has set its formal presidential primary and caucus calendar yet.—
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Dabis embraces the conventions of melodrama with sombre grace.—
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Following her participation in the event, which reunited several of the stars of the famed 1966 Batman live-action series, Newmar won't attend any other fan conventions or expos.—
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“Conclaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclaves. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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