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

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

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By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Here’s where things stand, based on conversations with members of the organization and other league sources.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of organization

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Bradač’s work looked at Ramsey numbers, which tell mathematicians exactly how large a graph can become before it’s guaranteed to gain a clique or independent set.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
The Shards imagines that Ellis’s cool-kid clique — replete with a very ’80s-looking Kaia Gerber — gets upended by the arrival of a new student named Robert.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of clique

Noun

There are countless activities for children and the whole clan to enjoy, from horse riding tours of the countryside to quad biking, cycling, tennis, and an aqua park tucked away from the main site.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
A day after the momager, 70, announced MJ’s death on Instagram, DeGeneres, 68, who has a close friendship with the Kardashian-Jenner clan, paid her respects with a sweet message.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of clan

Noun

Called the Georgia Power 100, these players are chosen primarily on their high school production track record, though college potential is considered.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Gold is in his 13th year with the Cardinals and in his second as director of college scouting.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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