consorts 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of consort
1
as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit a consort of doctors attended the case

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2
as in choirs
an organized group of singers hired a consort of madrigal singers to perform at the wedding reception

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consorts

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noun (2)

plural of consort
as in spouses
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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consorts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of consort
1
as in associates
to come or be together as friends at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself

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2
as in blends
to form a pleasing relationship the restaurant's sophisticated menu consorts seamlessly with its sleek, modern ambience

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consorts
  1. groups
  2. choirs
  3. spouses
  4. associates
  5. blends
  6. groupings
  7. partners
  8. travels
Noun
  • Candidates backed by anti-CTU groups, meanwhile, have emphasized fiscal restraint and independence from City Hall.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Education groups argued that if the tax was left to expire in 2031, schools would face a $10 billion annual deficit.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of groups
Noun
  • By the 1980s, England was beginning its turn away from churchgoing as a cornerstone of society, so nothing as extroverted or nakedly clerical as gospel choirs would fit a downcast, monochromatic land anyhow.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But even with such attitudinal strides, Pew Research shows that people’s fears about AI’s societal impact are high, and digital choirs hurl insults at any project featuring the tech.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of choirs
Noun
  • The partners of billionaires have long been appointed to roles distributing their spouses’ wealth through philanthropic and political giving.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As the journalists finalized their divorces with their ex-spouses in 2023, reports of a budding romance came to the forefront.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of spouses
Verb
  • Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of associates
Verb
  • The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the tale.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of blends
Noun
  • The Netanyahu and Eisenkot groupings are our assessment of which parties are likely to back each leader to form a government.
    — Dov Waxman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In separate local elections, various independent candidates and groupings appeared to be winning most seats nationwide, a traditional result.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of groupings
Noun
  • Industry partners could eventually manufacture and distribute the device under licensing arrangements.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The long running legal battle centers on allegations that the league and its 32 teams conspired in violation of antitrust laws to allow the NFL to reach exclusive deals with broadcast partners for the right to air out-of-market games.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of partners
Verb
  • Crews say there is a lot of traffic that travels there during rush hour, so safer roads are essential.
    — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While gathering material in southern Ukraine, Carrère travels with a group of Ukrainian soldiers, one of whom, a brooding young man named Serhiy, reminds him of a character from a Dostoyevsky novel.
    — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Consorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consorts. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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