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
  • Laurin said politicians and political elites try to paint their opponents as extreme to frighten and fire up their voters.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Whatever reserves do exist would eventually run out, with members of the elite likely being prioritized.
    — JOEL WUTHNOW, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 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
  • The legal defense army The Left developed a legal advocacy network to support street agitators well before 2020.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In one of the biggest crackdowns on religious activity in recent years, authorities in October 2025 arrested 30 leaders of Zion Church, one of the country’s largest underground church networks, following overnight raids in several cities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of network
Noun
  • Because of the middle fold, there are no buttons on the left-hand side of the phone.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Years of smiling, laughing, or making any number of facial expressions can lead to deeper folds and wrinkles over time.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • The results grow the organization's presence on Capitol Hill, bringing to Congress a bloc of lawmakers who will now look to translate their electoral success into policy wins that push the Democratic Party further to the left.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Republicans sought to portray Osborn as a Democrat in disguise, pointing to his support from Democratic donors and organizations.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • The online version of the Sheriff’s Department’s Manual of Policy and Procedures has already been updated to include its new policy on the cliques.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Otherwise, though, the series is fairly loose, allowing the contestants a lot of time to swan around the villa and divide into a collection of cliques.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of clique
Noun
  • As the two clans battle it out on the field, regardless of who takes home the trophy Lexi may have already won at love.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Looking forward to 2030, all eyes will turn to Bolsonaro clan ally Tarcísio de Freitas, who did not enter the presidential race and instead supported Flávio Bolsonaro.
    — David Unsworth , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of clan
Noun
  • Charlie Kirk, who founded conservative political group Turning Point USA, was shot and killed September 2025 while speaking at a college event in Utah.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This story about college and AI was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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