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Synonyms

news conference

American  

noun

  1. a press conference, especially one held by a government official.


news conference British  

noun

  1. another name for press conference

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of news conference

First recorded in 1965–70

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Bass, appearing Wednesday at a news conference in Hollywood, said she’s seen multiple polls that show a tight race.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Any time a young minor says they’ve been inappropriately touched, it’s our job as adults not to question them,” said local activist Najee Ali at Thursday’s news conference.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

California Attorney General Rob Bonta told a news conference that state officials agreed to terms after securing commitments to protect competition across film and television, and broadcasting.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Paramount and the states agreed to certain concessions to complete the deal, California’s attorney general Rob Bonta said at a news conference.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

After the news conference, Dewey retired to his office, a room that the sheriff had temporarily lent him.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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