charmed circle

noun

Definition of charmed circlenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmed circle
  1. elite
  2. in-group
  3. network
  4. fold
  5. organization
  6. clique
  7. clan
  8. college
Noun
  • At least a point was taken from every opponent barring Fulham in a campaign that offered no indication of the time Sunderland had spent away from English football’s elite.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • So how did a coach with such modest credentials elevate himself into the elite at such a late stage of his career?
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of elite
Noun
  • Cultural traditions help strengthen group identities and reinforce in-group sentiments.
    — Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
  • In many organizations, in-group bias influences who receives attention, whose ideas are heard, and who gains access to valuable opportunities.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of in-group
Noun
  • If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.
    — Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Emery believed Rashford at his best was one of the most threatening attackers in the world and backed himself and his support network to rejuvenate the player.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of network
Noun
  • Its innovative fold-to-protect design ensures immediate physical privacy.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Trapped moisture, particularly in the ears and skin folds, can allow yeast and bacteria to grow, potentially leading to irritation or infection.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • The organization, which is responsible for cleaning up the messes after superhero battles, has something that Jean wants locked inside a vault.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, passed away Sunday after a long battle with cancer, the organization announced in a press release Thursday night.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • Send both members of the cool-kid clique home at the same time?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • That era involved small cliques of devs talking a big game about decentralization (which often provided a pretext for no accountability) while shilling tokens at all turns.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of clique
Noun
  • Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The Sussex clan, which has had an estranged relationship with the royal family in recent years, met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, Charles and Camilla's private country residence in Gloucestershire, England.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of clan
Noun
  • The top quarterbacks in college football, especially in a play-action vertical offense, are typically sitting around 10 yards on average target depth.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
  • When asked about the complexity of Spagnuolo’s nickel assignment, Canady expressed confidence based on his diverse college experience.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of college

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“Charmed circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmed%20circle. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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