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
But Iran is not governed by a single man or clique that can be decapitated.
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Narges Bajoghli, Time, 19 June 2025
Sign us up for these fierce and fabulous fictional cliques.
—EW.com, 16 June 2025
And so Marie Curie and Sojourner will remain part of a rarefied clique.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2025
That’s because nothing really happens in Dazed and Confused, a freewheeling collection of loose vignettes of different cliques and social permutations hanging out and driving around aimlessly.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 10 June 2025
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Narges Bajoghli, Time, 19 June 2025
Sign us up for these fierce and fabulous fictional cliques.
—EW.com, 16 June 2025
And so Marie Curie and Sojourner will remain part of a rarefied clique.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2025
That’s because nothing really happens in Dazed and Confused, a freewheeling collection of loose vignettes of different cliques and social permutations hanging out and driving around aimlessly.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for clique
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clique
Noun
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The panel called on the convention crowd to educate themselves on their rights and speak out about their concerns — and not just online.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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However, the 6th District Court of Rhode Island declined to honor the detainer, releasing Mendoza without notifying ICE, forcing agents to locate and arrest him in the community.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Barger had not yet talked to the first responder community or had conversations about how emergency services would use the registry, according to Chavez Garcia.—
Miranda Green,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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And then there’s a bunch of teams in that (middle) lane.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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As is tradition, Bungie threw in a bunch of weird lore stuff that has puzzles that need solving, but often some fun stories as well.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Maintaining brand integrity across a growing and geographically dispersed network is another potential challenge of franchising.—
Don Tarinelli,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Once the founder and leader of a local group of Black investors, now ousted from her community, Miss Hortense will dig into her buried past to uncover the murder of an unidentified man found at the home of one of the network’s members.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The Tarte Shape Tape formula delivers full, flawless coverage that instantly brightens dark circles, blurs blemishes, and sculpts the face without feeling heavy.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Eye Activator by Westman Atelier Dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines immediately add years to one’s appearance.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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America's brave men and women are removing murderers, MS-13 gang members, pedophiles, rapists—truly the worst of the worst from Golden State communities.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The cartels have also made use of the city’s entrenched street gangs, which have proven more than capable of breaking down the product and delivering it to the streets.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The research also analyzed what differentiates disruptive leaders from the rest of the pack.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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When not needed, this section folds away neatly in the front of the pack.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The Miller clan, led by its head huncho Master P, were there to dominate everything from music to business in a way that had never been done before from southern artists (or MOST artists in fact).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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These are Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. Baptism of Fire sees Geralt caught between two warring clans, and Ciri join a group of thieves called The Rats.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Clique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clique. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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