en·sem·ble
än-ˈsäm-bəl 
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: a group producing a single effect: such as
a
: concerted music of two or more parts
b
: a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories
c(1)
: the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble
(2)
: a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers
especially
: corps de ballet
: emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance
ensemble acting
Examples of ensemble in a Sentence
Noun
We went to listen to a new jazz ensemble.
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
The actor performed an ensemble piece.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
The whole ensemble just revels in the over-the-topness of it all, but without sacrificing the tension or release needed to make movie-movies like this work.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
Once again paying homage to her tennis star character Tashi with an ensemble inspired by the sport, the star sported a custom tennis ball gown featuring a halter design and plunging neckline.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The rest of the ensemble also capably pirouettes from jokes to terror, led by Stevens, sporting aviators and a Queens accent as the shifty, untrustworthy Frank.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
These fun and fresh oversized bows are the final touch to complete any ensemble–perfect for a daytime statement at the office, or a night out with your girls.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
Throw in a great developing ensemble — Cree Summer, Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, Affion Crockett, Lil Rel Howery and Godfrey are among the folks playing multiple characters — and there are reasons to think that in a second season, Good Times might start to consistently deliver some, well, good times.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The kind of attention that comes with portraying one of the few lesbian couples on network television where both characters are part of the main ensemble has not been without its challenges.
—Max Gao, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
For another event in Australia, the actress wore a casual ensemble of a blue button-up shirt and blue and white striped shorts from Elisabetta Franchi.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
This played out in Illmatic’s production style, featuring an ensemble cast of producers that created an expansive yet cohesive soundscape.
—C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
The series features an ensemble cast — Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph — in which every member delivers scene-stealing laughs.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The second part again features a large ensemble cast, including Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae and Ray Fisher.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
The rest of the ensemble cast includes Eugene Levy, Beverly D’Angelo, Dennis Haysbert, Nicole Richie and Josh Peck.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
The ensemble comedy Summer Camp starring Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard is appropriately set to hit theaters just as the weather is warming up.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
The films take place during the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865 and features an ensemble cast that includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson and Isabelle Fuhrman, among others.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The singer loves an ensemble cast, and Black women working in American classical music represent an especially rich reservoir of talent — especially undertapped since the pandemic.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
The French manicure has lived many lives–and for good reason, its versatility means it can be worn with all manner of ensembles.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
The whole ensemble just revels in the over-the-topness of it all, but without sacrificing the tension or release needed to make movie-movies like this work.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
Once again paying homage to her tennis star character Tashi with an ensemble inspired by the sport, the star sported a custom tennis ball gown featuring a halter design and plunging neckline.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The rest of the ensemble also capably pirouettes from jokes to terror, led by Stevens, sporting aviators and a Queens accent as the shifty, untrustworthy Frank.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
These fun and fresh oversized bows are the final touch to complete any ensemble–perfect for a daytime statement at the office, or a night out with your girls.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
Throw in a great developing ensemble — Cree Summer, Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, Affion Crockett, Lil Rel Howery and Godfrey are among the folks playing multiple characters — and there are reasons to think that in a second season, Good Times might start to consistently deliver some, well, good times.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The kind of attention that comes with portraying one of the few lesbian couples on network television where both characters are part of the main ensemble has not been without its challenges.
—Max Gao, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
For another event in Australia, the actress wore a casual ensemble of a blue button-up shirt and blue and white striped shorts from Elisabetta Franchi.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Reeves will be part of the ensemble cast comprising several international stars.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
This played out in Illmatic’s production style, featuring an ensemble cast of producers that created an expansive yet cohesive soundscape.
—C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
The series features an ensemble cast — Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph — in which every member delivers scene-stealing laughs.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The second part again features a large ensemble cast, including Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae and Ray Fisher.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
The rest of the ensemble cast includes Eugene Levy, Beverly D’Angelo, Dennis Haysbert, Nicole Richie and Josh Peck.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
The ensemble comedy Summer Camp starring Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard is appropriately set to hit theaters just as the weather is warming up.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
The films take place during the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865 and features an ensemble cast that includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson and Isabelle Fuhrman, among others.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The singer loves an ensemble cast, and Black women working in American classical music represent an especially rich reservoir of talent — especially undertapped since the pandemic.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensemble. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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