consistory

noun

Definition of consistorynext
as in synod

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Recent Examples of consistory In 1835, the consistory of the Church of the Prussian Union opened an official investigation into Ebel that embroiled Königsberg in recrimination and rumor. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 By convening the consistory immediately after those Holy Year events, Leo appears to be signaling the unofficial launch of his own pontificate, and charting a course aligned with his priorities. — Anna Matranga, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Leo made the announcement during a meeting of cardinals, known as a consistory, to set the dates for a handful of new saints. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025 Parallels were drawn with Benedict’s resignation when the Vatican on Tuesday announced Francis had called a consistory at an unspecified date to consider sainthood candidates. — Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistory
  1. synod
  2. congregation
  3. conclave
  4. convocation
  5. assembly
  6. convention
Noun
  • The testimony of the gay men, contained in annexes published on the Vatican's synod website, featured moving accounts of how one, from Portugal, came to terms with his homosexuality and married his husband.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • Leo, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost, spent two weeks sitting with Fuanya at the same table during Pope Francis’ 2024 big meeting, or synod, on the family.
    — Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of synod
Noun
  • The congregation of athletic aficionados keen to connect with their idols and fellow fans is indicative of a wider trend.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The seven temples — at a conservative estimate — represent congregations of about 15,000 people, said Jasjit Singh, a Sikh community leader and trustee for the Sacramento City Unified School District.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of congregation
Noun
  • And as recent conclaves have elected men in their late 60s and 70s, health difficulties are never far around the corner.
    — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Still, the invitation-only club remains one of the more exclusive conclaves in New York City, with dues-paying club-goers supporting NYAC’s 400 elite athletes across 11 Olympic sports.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclave
Noun
  • Meanwhile, workers across CSU campuses have rallied at fall convocations over the last few weeks to draw attention to their struggle to make ends meet.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In an interview with the Star-Telegram last month, Superintendent Peter Licata said that a third-party entity made the convocation event possible.
    — Samuel O’Neal August 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of convocation
Noun
  • The nearly six-minute film shows how the team combines precision machining, assembly, and repair to accelerate robot development.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It has since been lifted to a vertical position and moved inside the bay alongside three other Ship upper stages still under assembly.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of assembly
Noun
  • In the weeks leading up to the election, the president has lent his and his administration’s name power to Paxton’s bid at presidential events and rallies, including the first GOP midterm convention in Dallas.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the mid-1990s, Bob Bartel, a Chicago native and sometime private detective and full-time Beatles nut, heard Louise speak at a fan convention about George’s vacation in Benton.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of convention

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