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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the first speaker to address the convocation
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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
called for a national convocation of both the clergy and the laity to discuss the crisis in the church
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Recent Examples of convocation
University Addresses Fourteen convocation addresses by the first (and only) Indian Governor-General of the Dominion of India.
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Robert Gale Woolbert, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
University officials have taken action to ensure the safety of Centennial Hall convocation attendees.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
At the University of Michigan’s honors convocation, protesters booed and jeered — drowning out University President Santa Ono and abruptly ending the event.
—Ted Deutch, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
Vazquez's mother, who has attended his drag performances, will have the opportunity to see him on a different stage in the coming days at SDSU's graduation convocation in Mexicali.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 11 May 2024
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Robert Gale Woolbert, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
University officials have taken action to ensure the safety of Centennial Hall convocation attendees.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
At the University of Michigan’s honors convocation, protesters booed and jeered — drowning out University President Santa Ono and abruptly ending the event.
—Ted Deutch, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
Vazquez's mother, who has attended his drag performances, will have the opportunity to see him on a different stage in the coming days at SDSU's graduation convocation in Mexicali.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 11 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convocation
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Some senior military and police officials sent to the assembly have testified that Yoon ordered them to pull out lawmakers to thwart a parliamentary vote on the decree.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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What to Consider The assembly requires more work than other models.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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During a Sacramento County Recreation and Parks Commission meeting last week, those in opposition said allowing vehicle access to Sailor Bar is dangerous.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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If the Fighting Irish and the Wolfpack share the ACC title, N.C. State would be the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament because of its victory over Notre Dame.—
Curt Rallo,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Anticipation — and tension — was high this week, as MIP London landed in town for the first time at the Savoy Hotel and IET London conference center.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 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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Researchers say that the abundance of horses at the site hints at what the landscape looked like around 500,000 years ago, while the assemblage as a whole — with armadillos, sloths, and tapirs as well as horses — reveals the trajectories of evolution throughout the period.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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With the Battista, though, of which only 150 examples will be made, comparison even within the elite assemblage that included models from McLaren, Lotus, Bentley, and Aston Martin, proved challenging.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Convocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convocation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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