as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that clique refuses to even talk to outsiders at their lunch table
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Recent Examples of clique
Daniel Craig: The Surprise As the unexpected front man for the Spanish brand’s latest campaign, Craig has officially joined Jonathan Anderson’s Hollywood clique.
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Alex Badia, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
However, refusing to give up on his dream of becoming an avid writer of fiction, the young author brings talent, dogged determination and a marketing savvy mindset to break through the industry’s perennial clique.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Even the most fearsome clique of them all, the Manhattan private all-girls school vampires, are there.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Last year, a federal jury convicted the clique’s leader, Melvi Amador-Rios, of racketeering murder after a trial featuring testimony from his own brother.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Badia, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
However, refusing to give up on his dream of becoming an avid writer of fiction, the young author brings talent, dogged determination and a marketing savvy mindset to break through the industry’s perennial clique.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Even the most fearsome clique of them all, the Manhattan private all-girls school vampires, are there.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Last year, a federal jury convicted the clique’s leader, Melvi Amador-Rios, of racketeering murder after a trial featuring testimony from his own brother.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clique
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Dispute and shootings test fragile ceasefire Israeli forces fired on the waiting crowds on three occasions overnight and into Sunday, killing two people and wounding nine, including a child, according to Al-Awda Hospital, which received the casualties.—
Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Wilson totally fit in with the fashionable A-list crowd during the week.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rebuilding is an homage to a DIY community spirit, and young star Lily LaTorre took that to heart when planning her look for the film's world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine aims to play a critical role in combating community health disparities while ensuring diverse representation in the healthcare industry.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the second-most notable duo of the bunch, albeit by a wide margin, will be on display this Sunday when the Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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Other leaders in this bunch are Ralph Fiennes for Conclave and Colman Domingo for Sing Sing.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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But a concerted attack on data cables could paralyze many nations’ communications networks, jeopardizing hospital surgeries, police responses and more.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA SWIFT EXIT – CNN staffers shocked by Jim Acosta's abrupt departure from network.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Opt for a shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and those with dark circles can use color-correcting concealer to appear more awake.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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So expectations in Republican circles are that Trump Jr. would not challenge Vance in the 2028 GOP presidential primaries.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Jan. 2025
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The situation has been largely caused by gang violence in the Caribbean country.—
Trisha Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Today, the economy is in ruins and gang violence and kidnappings are a staple of daily life in the capital.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to a partnership with DoorDash, people will be able to gift others (like, say their 21+ pickleball opponents) a six pack of Ultras.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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The bottom half of the weekend's top 10 earners contains many more interesting stories than the leaders of the pack.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Not just members of his extended clan — the Kushners, the Trumps — but others whom he’s known for decades, including a commercial real-estate exec who met him on the charity circuit and a former real-estate attorney who testified on his behalf during his hush-money trial.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Donald Trump takes his oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States and begin his second tenure, politicians, the Trump clan, tech titans et al have arrived at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. to bear witness.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Clique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clique. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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