inner circle
noun
: a small group of people who lead a government or an organization or who are close to its leader
The President has an inner circle of advisers.
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If your inner circle has its fair share of tech-heads, this leather band will elevate their Apple Watch into some nice armcandy.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
As Americans witnessed President Biden’s decline with their own eyes, Biden’s inner circle sought to deceive the public, conceal his condition, and take unauthorized executive actions using the autopen—actions that are now invalid.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
That passage reminded me how many people have held my arms up through this journey — the LitFam, my inner circle, those who have prayed and interceded on my behalf, and, of course, Ashley.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
The iconic Queen frontman tested positive for HIV several years prior to his passing, but only told his inner circle about the diagnosis.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
As Americans witnessed President Biden’s decline with their own eyes, Biden’s inner circle sought to deceive the public, conceal his condition, and take unauthorized executive actions using the autopen—actions that are now invalid.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
That passage reminded me how many people have held my arms up through this journey — the LitFam, my inner circle, those who have prayed and interceded on my behalf, and, of course, Ashley.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
The iconic Queen frontman tested positive for HIV several years prior to his passing, but only told his inner circle about the diagnosis.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Inner circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20circle. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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