1
as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
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2
as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away
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Recent Examples of convention
Existing environmental conventions, too, should treat critical natural resources as global common goods—in the case of water, for instance, by adopting measurable goals for stabilizing the water cycle.
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Mariana Mazzucato, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
What’s the advantage of employing a four-on-the-floor rhythmic convention?
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 23 Feb. 2025
Then again, Isbell seldom adheres to popular convention.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Translators and authors say Tilted Axis is also helping to transform the field of translation — bucking longstanding conventions around not only what gets translated, but who gets to translate, and how.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Mariana Mazzucato, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
What’s the advantage of employing a four-on-the-floor rhythmic convention?
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 23 Feb. 2025
Then again, Isbell seldom adheres to popular convention.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Translators and authors say Tilted Axis is also helping to transform the field of translation — bucking longstanding conventions around not only what gets translated, but who gets to translate, and how.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
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The entire coaching staff wasn’t included in the quarterback meetings, according to league sources, but offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterback coach Greg Olson were.—
The Athletic NFL Staff and more,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Inflation is the Fed’s top concern, which is why the Fed left interest rates unchanged at its most recent meeting on January 29.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Despite calls by nearly 100 countries to limit harmful plastic products and chemicals, the South Korea talks ended without consensus for a global treaty.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Singapore, while not a U.S. treaty ally, has longstanding defense relations with the U.S. military.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The first seems to be a nuclear agreement with Iran.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The audio company has been the ad sales and distribution partner for CBS Sports since 2022, and has now struck an exclusive, multi-year agreement with CBS on the additional business segments.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Tony Bennett Cheek to Cheek perfectly reflects Taurus’ Venusian sensuality and love for tradition.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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This culinary institution strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Built on the energy of its past gatherings, this event brings together ambitious young entrepreneurs from around the world who are making an inspirational impact on today’s business landscape.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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With a dazzling video presentation of a stadium featuring a translucent roof and a glass wall with a view of downtown, team President and CEO Kevin Warren presented his vision for a $3.2 billion focal point for great city gatherings, not just football.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Under the pact, Daniels will develop and executive produce comedy, drama and limited series for linear networks and streamers through his Lee Daniels Entertainment banner, with an emphasis on platforms across Disney Entertainment Television.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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For every pact, Merlin Entertainments and the LEGO Group promise to help underserved children and their families enjoy playtime at LEGOLAND Resorts as well.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Under a rule the Hall’s board of directors adopted in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can’t be considered for election to the Hall.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Under a rule adopted by the Hall's board of directors in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can't be considered for election to the Hall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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