CLIQUE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

clique

noun

ˈklik

Definition of clique

as in circle

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 Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026 Social rescue arrives in the form of outgoing cool girl Sonya (Molloy), who takes a shine to Coley after a chance encounter in a coffee shop, and invites her to join her clique. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 June 2026 Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Prosecutors said the killings were tied to Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, a transnational gang that maintains a presence in Los Angeles through smaller groups, or cliques, including in the San Fernando Valley and around MacArthur Park. — Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clique

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Noun

Overall, the address was taken seriously in partisan pro-Trump media circles, while it was treated skeptically everywhere else.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of circle

Noun

Tuesday’s game had a crowd at Sundance Square of a few hundred, with a strong mix between France and Spain fans.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and introduced himself to a much wider baseball world.

— Dan Gelston, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of crowd

Noun

Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
What started as a campaign to diminish Iran’s nuclear capabilities and weaken its global terror networks has morphed into a dispute over control of one of the world’s most important trade routes.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of network

Noun

The rebrand reflects a broader shift in how the disability community wants to be represented, and who gets to make that call.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The pastor didn’t suggest endorsing candidates, but instead focusing on issues, like advocating for immigration reform, and using religion as a tool for community organizing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of community

Noun

Add 1 small bunch collard greens, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and bright green, about 4 minutes.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
This four-to-five-hour World War I experience, based on the infamous Gallipoli campaign, spent a couple of months as a PC exclusive (and gardnered a bunch of Very Positive feedback).

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

Released in 1996, Romeo + Juliet stood apart from previous adaptations by placing Shakespeare’s story in a modern setting filled with rival gangs, flashy cars and stylized action while keeping the original dialogue intact.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
The effect is something like a gang of glass-eyed vultures staring down at a piece of carrion.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of gang

Noun

Not to mention battling nerds, LARPers, and a particularly petulant McPoyle clan at the Renaissance Faire or sportswashing their way back into the good graces of their community by sponsoring a Little League team.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 July 2026
Like her big sister Mia, Lena has made a few royal and informal public appearances, from attending the Festival of British Eventing to joining the whole clan for Christmas at Sandringham.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 July 2026

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