as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that clique refuses to even talk to outsiders at their lunch table
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as in cliquish
bound together by feelings of very close association
found the people at the brokerage house to be just as cliquey as a gaggle of high school cheerleaders
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Recent Examples of clique
EW.com, 24 July 2025
The mean girl at the head of her popular clique can be just as cruel as a thousand year old demon.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The pair were placed next to each other at a meal as part of Farke’s seating plan, where the German manager alternates a British player, then a foreign one, then a Brit and so on, around the tables — no cliques, no comfort zones.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2025
While at Robinson High School, Hogan found his clique with classmates who shared a passion for wrestling.
—Sue Carswell, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Noun
The late Shannen Doherty also starred as new clique leader Heather Duke.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
The mean girl at the head of her popular clique can be just as cruel as a thousand year old demon.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The pair were placed next to each other at a meal as part of Farke’s seating plan, where the German manager alternates a British player, then a foreign one, then a Brit and so on, around the tables — no cliques, no comfort zones.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2025
While at Robinson High School, Hogan found his clique with classmates who shared a passion for wrestling.
—Sue Carswell, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clique
Noun
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The fiery right-hander tied a season-high with 10 strikeouts over six strong inning after giving up a leadoff homer, Manny Machado ended a 14-game RBI drought and the Padres beat the Giants 5-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,624 to snap a four-game skid.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The double-header, different gender matches create some momentum for a home atmosphere and that has converted into record-breaking crowds of up to 15,000.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This was a film that set out to show the power of healing, the resilience of community, and above all the strength of the Ukrainian spirit in the face of such traumatic times.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Holloway stars as John Matherson, a college professor and former military officer charged with protecting his community after a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse attack cripples the nation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The actor was previously married to Demi Moore for 12 years, and the friendly exes have three daughters together: Rumer, Scout and Tallulah.—
Janelle Ash , Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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With the President off on one of his frequent overseas trips to visit ideologically friendly leaders like Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu (and don’t forget the receipt of more awards), the rest of the libertarian troupe was essentially speechless in the face of a historic political moment.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Quinnipiac University Poll 37% approve 55% disapprove Quinnipiac University's most recent polling has the lowest approval rating for the Republican president among the bunch, slipping three points since its last survey conducted in mid-July.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Over 100 cities reportedly offered themselves up through a formal bidding process, and the finalists that emerged were an eclectic bunch: Atlanta, Boulder, Cincinnati, Louisville, Santa Fe, plus the existing Park City that newly bundled itself with nearby Salt Lake City.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Jews, because human beings are and always will be clannish.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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This sort of soft, clannish corruption is not a coat of paint that can be stripped from the protectionist architecture; the dysfunction infests the very foundations of it.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cox’s wired network can deliver stable speeds for households with multiple users.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Even in those best-case scenarios, the potential supply of MFD parking for EV owners will be significantly lower than demand, and MFD property owners will likely charge a premium for such spots in addition to any charging fees collected by the charging network itself.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Grounded in a strong sense of place, powerful performances speak volumes without excess dialogue in an atmosphere both familiar and uncanny.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 Aug. 2025
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The new 14-track collection ballasts her familiar dreamy, coquettish sound with vulnerability and anguish.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dobson was connected to the Council for National Policy, a secretive group with powerful connections across the religious right and conservative political circles.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, many social media users have criticized the new logo, especially those in conservative circles.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Clique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clique. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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