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The octet of Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will be recognized as the main group of achievers.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
The octet must race around to bash open crates, carry bombs back to their homebase and launch them at Bowser before time runs out.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
In the end, Houston, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oregon, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Creighton and San Diego State signed on to be the Players Era’s inaugural octet.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2024
In July, the octet dropped ATE, earning its fifth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2024
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
The octet must race around to bash open crates, carry bombs back to their homebase and launch them at Bowser before time runs out.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
In the end, Houston, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oregon, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Creighton and San Diego State signed on to be the Players Era’s inaugural octet.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2024
In July, the octet dropped ATE, earning its fifth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for octet
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The quartet’s popular lineup was more than the sum of its parts: Paddy McAloon’s cryptic and clever lyrics; Wendy Smith’s lush and angelic voice (arguably the secret weapon of the group); and the tight rhythm section of Martin McAloon and drummer Neil Conti.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The novel slowly and luxuriously develops the changes that the quartet’s Italian travel brings.—
Claire Jarvis,
New Yorker,
8 July 2025
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Austrian brass septet plays all kinds of music interpreted with Monty Python-level wit.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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Inside Vevo Studios, JAY takes the center position (and visibly rocks out) among his band mates for this vocal-focused take on the track that see the septet perform at mic stands.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The sextet set a record for the highest number of pitchers to throw a no-hitter in major league history — four accomplished the feat twice. 2010 — Andy Pettitte records his 200th win in pinstripes in the Yankees’ 4-3 win over Houston at Yankee Stadium.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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In fact, the sextet was regularly in stitches as the conversation moved from shocking exec notes to industry expectations and the projects that got away.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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The quintet will retain their current jobs, assembling to respond to client needs on a case-by-case basis, serving those at the top end of the industry.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 June 2025
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Together, the quintet reiterated the need for congressional help to codify rules and provide antitrust protection in order to end the barrage of legal challenges to the NCAA.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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As Kevin mentioned, a second chance rolled around six years later, when the trio decided to give band life another shot after each pursuing solo projects.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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The trio gunned Dodson down in retaliation, police believe.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Punk duo Bob Vylan are now being investigated by police and have had their U.S. visas revoked.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The duo, Meti and Elvira Pellumbi, run the business with ambitious help from their children Klivio, 13, and Keit, 12, during the summer.—
Violet Bucaro,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Macy is the practical one, looking at the sorry finances and trying to keep the clan on course, turning to religion for support as well as a cast member of the troupe, Kyle (Simon Rex) who offers her some empathy and perhaps more (at least that is what we are told later) missing from her life.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
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Live bands will perform traditional and contemporary Greek music, and youth dance troupes will perform folk dances in traditional costumes.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in January 2017, David opened up about their matching ensembles.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Delighted that the city’s accomplished chamber music center will co-present this young ensemble.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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“Octet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/octet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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