CHARMED CIRCLE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

charmed circle

noun

Definition of charmed circle

as in closed shop

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Recent Examples of charmed circle OkCupid has cast a charmed circle of inclusion, from which some people must still inevitably be excluded. — Zoë Hu, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2022 Their class background and experiences of poverty pushed them outside of that charmed circle of perfect victimhood. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 10 July 2020

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Noun

More than 80 years ago a novel sent shockwaves through Fort Worth for its portrayal of the city’s elites.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
The death of Choi, who rubbed shoulders with Hong Kong’s showbiz and business elites, sent shockwaves through the wealthy financial hub, where homicides are rare, and made global headlines.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of elite

Noun

Despite this, and no matter their individual circumstances or histories, the former in-group felt that they were expected to express shame over their privilege.

— Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Cultural traditions help strengthen group identities and reinforce in-group sentiments.

— Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026

Definition of in-group

Noun

White House reporters from the two cable networks -- Betsy Klein of CNN and Akayla Gardner of MS NOW -- both went live to report they'd been turned away, their press badges deactivated, when arriving for their jobs at the White House.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
The case was sparked by a nearly $800 million settlement Fox paid to Dominion Voting Systems, which accused the network of spreading conspiracy theories about fraud in the 2020 election.

— Maddy Lauria, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of network

Noun

This year’s edition folds in the Co-Production Market Selects program, pitch sessions through the Tasveer Film Fund, industry panels, fireside conversations and networking events.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
And for ease of use, the three-seat setup at the back folds electronically.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of fold

Noun

The players air their grievances, which are essentially a pile of petty conflicts and resentments that, as Alice warned, can be traced back to the team fracturing into cliques.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Amid the crushes, cliques, and teenage angst, two sisters set out to define themselves on their own terms.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of clique

Noun

In a clip first shared with Entertainment Weekly, the Oscar-winning filmmaker recalls arranging an appearance on Judge Judy involving the whole Spielberg clan — a 90th birthday gift to his late mother, Leah Adler, a huge fan of Sheindlin’s.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
The first occurred in 2008, when Bill Parcells and his clan took over the franchise after Cam Cameron’s 1-15 season.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of clan

Noun

Kerry’s son Noah (played by Shea Pritchard) seems to be doing well for himself, at least, as a kid with college prospects.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The Senate is still working on the bipartisan college sports bill for the foreseeable future, and Republicans want to hold votes on regulatory rollbacks in exchange for another vote on the Iran war.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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