PANEL DISCUSSION Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

panel discussion

noun

Definition of panel discussion

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion a panel discussion on capital punishment

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Recent Examples of panel discussion From June 22-24, LA Times Studios executives will take the stage for a series of expert panel discussions, while an onsite studio will serve as the hub for interviews with the festival’s most influential leaders. — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Athletes, entrepreneurs, and marketing officers came together for a TIME100 Talks panel discussion in Cannes on Tuesday to discuss the importance of storytelling within global sports branding. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 23 June 2026 At a corporate event at Chase Center on Thursday, Warriors owner Joe Lacob and star forward Jimmy Butler sat next to IREN founder Daniel Roberts as part of a panel discussion. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 Fortune opened its flagship Fuel Up event at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a panel discussion with Gstaad Guy, the fictional Swiss bon vivant whose alter ego skewers the ultra-wealthy and lampoons the luxury brands many in the room work for. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

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Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films.

— City News Service, Daily News, 2 July 2026
The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of symposium

Noun

The All-Star reserves were selected by the WNBA’s 15 head coaches, who were tasked with voting for three guards, five frontcourt players and four players at either position regardless of conference.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Waiting to hear from the Vatican Kunst said he was tapped by Bishop Daniel Felton — who presented Buh’s case at the conference — to gather information regarding a possible cause for sainthood.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

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In her own bathroom, Carmona went a step further by framing art prints within the panels.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
On Monday afternoon, the judge read the jury charge, giving the panel their instructions for deliberations, and attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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