panel discussions

noun

plural of panel discussion
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion a panel discussion on capital punishment

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Recent Examples of panel discussions The Perspectives strand features moderated panel discussions on the state of the global screen industries. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 In addition to high-level access to executives, collectors could roam from store to store and from event to event, with more than 40 different presentations, panel discussions, and other around-town events complementing the four-day exhibition. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In addition to the installations and gallery presentations, ART KL will also host panel discussions and an auction, the results of which will go towards supporting The Lighthouse Children’s Welfare Home. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026 By featuring some of the same musicians in panel discussions and performances — in effect presenting a visceral cause-and-effect — Poston hopes attendees will gain a better perspective on Davis and his work. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In this year’s Locarno Pro panel discussions and keynotes, what are some of the key overarching themes? — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 There’s a full lineup of events in August, from panel discussions to parade weekend. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 Where to Follow Our Black Hat 2026 Coverage Black Hat’s briefing schedule is, as always, jam-packed with interesting demonstrations and titillating panel discussions. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
  1. seminars
  2. panels
  3. conferences
  4. forums
Noun
  • In 2012, Rich Global LLC, which sold seminars based on the lessons of the book, declared bankruptcy after a judge awarded $24 million in damages to one of the company’s former business partners.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Besides sipping on the smooth traditional drink, people will be able to munch on food pairings from local chefs that include sushi from Yama Sushi Marketplace plus other vendors, attend seminars and dance to DJ tunes.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • Samba has ties to the Brazilian Carnival tradition, so Anna picks out a floral fabric and designs a skirt with feather-style panels that will move around with the dancer.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Saffron planting Reece Bailey Researchers also tested saffron under semi-transparent photovoltaic panels that provided 40% shade.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of panels
Noun
  • The order said nothing of the other Power Four conferences, all of which have passed similar rules that went beyond the NFL to include basketball as well.
    — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In his four years, UCF played in three different conferences.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • As reports of serious head injuries mounted, longtime riders of X2 took to internet forums to question the aging coaster’s increasingly jarring experience and give advice on how riders could brace themselves to avoid a concussion.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In forums on Reddit, women share tales of having perimenopause and menopause symptoms misdiagnosed or dismissed as mental health disorders, early-onset dementia, or autoimmune issues, resulting in months or years of unnecessary testing.
    — Yulin Hswen, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of forums

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“Panel discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel%20discussions. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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