as in clique
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a coterie of old friends who attend all of the home games of the high school basketball team
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Recent Examples of coterie
Today, school districts can purchase attack drones, white boards that turn into bunkers, and bullet-proof glass film, among a coterie of other high-tech products.
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Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The well regarded rep, who has long leaned into diversity and inclusion in his client coterie, is expected to form his own firm.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
TikTok itself has started hiring managers specifically to support news creators, while Remillard herself is part of a growing coterie of journalists who’ve gone independent — either by choice or involuntarily because of a layoff.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The 10-track project was produced by Carlile and a coterie of A-list producers, including Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The well regarded rep, who has long leaned into diversity and inclusion in his client coterie, is expected to form his own firm.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
TikTok itself has started hiring managers specifically to support news creators, while Remillard herself is part of a growing coterie of journalists who’ve gone independent — either by choice or involuntarily because of a layoff.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The 10-track project was produced by Carlile and a coterie of A-list producers, including Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coterie
Noun
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The final two members of the clique get fun, wholesome adventures.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
22 Dec. 2025
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Drawing a little inspiration from the ballistic footwork grooves of DJ L and the dreaminess of Pi’erre Bourne, the production clique—composed of Maajins, sxprano, and ivvys—has pioneered a glitchy, intricate beatmaking style that takes a hacksaw to the standard patterns of rap percussion.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ovechkin then rifled home a wrister from the left circle to end a four-game goal drought.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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That belief makes the experience feel like a powerful full-circle moment.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hadn’t really contemplated it — was doing a bunch of other things.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Cardinals will eat a bunch of money and take back two or three Grade C prospects, but it'll get done, and Arenado will man third base in Philadelphia in 2026 and 2027.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sure, Johnson’s physics-defying mid-air adjustment shows up in college football highlight supercuts, but the networks that run the sport today rarely dig up the footage from the late, great Jefferson Pilot Sports to educate the next generation.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, French company Eutelsat is also building its own alternative low-orbit satellite network.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With about 90% of ballots counted, California voters passed Proposition 50 by a wide margin, but results from the Sacramento region reflect a community split on the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Prince Harry touched down in Canada to meet members of the country's reserve forces to mark Remembrance, as part of events organized by True Patriot Love, Canada’s national foundation for the military and veteran community.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The winners The biggest beneficiary of the current environment has been the casual table-service dining sector, in which Chili's is leading the pack.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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His was a random assortment, the stuff of Walmart value packs, including the clip-on bobber balls that amateurs use.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How Nashville police got involved Nashville Police Chief John Drake said the department's specialized investigation unit saw a rise in violent crime two years ago, including non-lethal shootings and homicides connected to the MS-13 gang.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Keeley plays Jayson, the leader of the gang, the show’s most obvious villain.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Coterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coterie. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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