as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
one sect of medical researchers holds the minority view that the disease is not caused by that virus
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Recent Examples of sect
And Hezbollah, as the most heavily armed and violent element of Lebanon’s menagerie of factions and sects, wanted the guns without the responsibility.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The actress plays the real-life Lee, a founding leader of religious sect the Shakers, in the upcoming historical musical drama from writer-director Mona Fastvold (The Brutalist), set during the 18th century.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
What is this film trying to say, about Ann, this sect, and this moment in history?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
The Brotherhood bears some resemblance to the Bruderhof, a tiny Christian pacifist sect founded in Germany in the nineteen-twenties that left its country of origin and spread around the globe in response to Nazi Fascism.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The actress plays the real-life Lee, a founding leader of religious sect the Shakers, in the upcoming historical musical drama from writer-director Mona Fastvold (The Brutalist), set during the 18th century.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
What is this film trying to say, about Ann, this sect, and this moment in history?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
The Brotherhood bears some resemblance to the Bruderhof, a tiny Christian pacifist sect founded in Germany in the nineteen-twenties that left its country of origin and spread around the globe in response to Nazi Fascism.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sect
Noun
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This brought out members of the faction JetSpeed, who came to her aid.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, there’s the Fenians, the unruliest of the factions pushing for Irish independence from Great Britain.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Despite the risks, Democratic strategists like James Carville believe the party is better positioned politically, noting that Republicans control both the House and the Senate, as well as the White House.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Public opinion has historically played a decisive role in shutdown fights, with voters often blaming the party seen as most intransigent.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Antifa International raises money through standing campaigns on Patreon, FundRazr, and the Action Network, a fundraising platform used to mobilize support for left-wing causes.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Updates include a new cafeteria space, a new two-story wing, an agricultural lab with welding booths, an auxiliary gymnasium, music and band classrooms, a construction lab and more.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with a huge number of injuries, especially on the offensive side of the ball.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Sect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sect. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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