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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a consort of doctors attended the case
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as in spouse
the person to whom another is married
it is the queen's eldest son and not her consort who is next in line for the throne
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as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the restaurant's sophisticated menu consorts seamlessly with its sleek, modern ambience
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Recent Examples of consort
Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Sprague had led and written for his string consort for years, but in a more intimate jazz-meets-chamber-music mode.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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Noun
There’s Sky Father’s consort, Mother Earth; his daughter, Dawn; and his sons, the Divine Twins.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Sprague had led and written for his string consort for years, but in a more intimate jazz-meets-chamber-music mode.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
But he is detested by western militiamen, and is also known to consort with extremists.
—Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consort
Verb
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This includes an examination of the kinds of brands and celebrities JOLLY looks to associate with, the best platforms to reach their audience and even the lengths of videos.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That means associating positive memories with new spaces.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The project blends electric mobility with real-time AI while keeping the driver in control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wall art also abounds at charity shops, so look for pictures that blend with your theme, making sure the frame packs a decorating punch as well.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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The slim design makes this perfect for travelling, with easy stowing in suitcases or backpacks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.—
Anthea Levi,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Coogan and Hays met in 2023 through their mutual friend, the extremely online health care start-up founder Will Manidis, and quickly bonded over their unadulterated love of capitalism.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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That was really special to be able to bond on crafting the character.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ohio State Sports Properties, Learfield’s local team in Columbus, will collaborate with Ohio State’s athletic department on centerpiece sponsorship assets, such as a jersey-patch partnership in anticipation of an NCAA rule change.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the brand for the first time participated at the Met Gala and launched the Moncler Genius collection with Mercedes-Benz by Nigo and the first collection of apparel collaborating with Donald Glover’s Gilga Farm.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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European leaders coordinated joint responses, insisting any deal respect Kyiv’s red lines, while the administration stressed pragmatic compromises to secure lasting peace.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pair your coordinating knits with accessories that stand out against the fabric, such as spangly jewelry and rubber rain boots.—
Lindy Segal,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Consort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consort. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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