talkathon

noun

Definition of talkathonnext
as in symposium

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Recent Examples of talkathon Even with Ralph Fiennes, one of our finest stage actors, portraying Moses, the play often comes across as an information-shoveling talkathon. — Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022 At this point any real progress on immigration (other than the aforementioned mini-deal) is a long shot, so the talkathon in the Senate, however interesting and healthy, may represent little more than wind in the sails of a ship going nowhere. — Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Feb. 2018 Wearing four-inch heels and forgoing any breaks, Pelosi spent much of the rare talkathon reading personal letters from the young immigrants whose temporary protection from deportation is set to expire next month. — Steve Peoples and Alan Fram, Houston Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkathon
  1. symposium
  2. roundtable
  3. seminar
  4. discussion
  5. meeting
  6. debate
  7. conversation
  8. chat room
Noun
  • For The Times) UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk’s statement to distance the university from a law school symposium on 9/11 has promoted growing faculty backlash over academic freedom.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Those reading the tea leaves even focused on how Warsh kicked off his speech at the economic policy symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
    — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of symposium
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  • This year, the event will once again feature panels, thought-provoking conversations, roundtables, networking opportunities and activations, along with the celebrated Billboard En Vivo performances.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Jane Schoenbrun Docs to Watch The 13th annual Docs to Watch series will be accompanied by a roundtable with the directors hosted by Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of roundtable
Noun
  • In lectures and seminars, his cleft palate caused his voice to be muted and his pronunciation at times unclear.
    — Peter E. Gordon, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Some 20 years ago, Mary-Claire King was asked to hold a seminar at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of seminar
Noun
  • Advertisement In many circles, the first mention of climate policy in the EU tends to be a discussion about backtracking.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • More Before lawmakers departed Washington to focus on campaigning ahead of the November elections, AI companies were still in active discussions on Capitol Hill.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Osborn has been traveling across Nebraska to hold meetings in all 93 counties and has repeatedly criticized Ricketts for not holding town halls to meet with constituents.
    — NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The meeting came as indirect talks between Washington and Tehran have yet to yield meaningful progress.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • The White House move is unfolding against a far darker debate over where the technology is headed.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Early on, there’s a moment that foreshadows what the real debate is (or should be).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Apple provided a look at its latest devices at the beginning of September, complete with AI features on the Watch Series 12 that will listen to your conversations.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • Another day, popular trading card content creator and dealer Kyle Kravitz, known for his King of Kards brand, might spend an hour negotiating deals with users through the live online chat room while most viewers simply watch along.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Time stamps seen in the photos show Thornton remained in the chat room for nearly an hour.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of chat room

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“Talkathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkathon. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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