COTERIES Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

coteries

noun

plural of coterie

as in cliques

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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Noun

Amid the crushes, cliques, and teenage angst, two sisters set out to define themselves on their own terms.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
In a number of sensitive sectors, such as telecommunications, EVs, and drones, such cliques have already formed, setting bans and restrictions on the use of equipment from Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of cliques

Noun

Romanian officials have warned that the danger to border communities is very real.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
As some communities across the country are choosing to end their relationship with Flock Safety and its license plate readers over privacy and police misuse concerns, several Chicago suburbs are renewing their use of the controversial police tool.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of communities

Noun

The system was designed to support secure and resilient data sharing between satellite networks operating in low-Earth orbit.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Fox News Digital reached out to Seajets Ferries in Greece, one of the largest networks of high-speed and catamaran vessels in the Aegean Sea.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of networks

Noun

How to choose a concealer for dark circles The heavy-duty concealer that covers your angriest breakouts might not be the best choice for the delicate skin under your eyes.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026
As her work developed in the ’70s and ’80s, Heilmann began transforming personal references like music, waves, California highways, and other symbols into more simple visual forms like circles, squares, and stripes.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of circles

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Weiss believes the program is in dire need of a shake-up and has to be made more relevant to digital audiences and younger crowds.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Contra Despite the cancellations in some European countries, West’s shows in others have gone ahead, drawing large crowds.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of crowds

Noun

Most packs contain exactly as many bars are needed to replace every bar, which is usually three or five.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The seasonal treat will be available in instant-consumable snack-size packs, as well as regular and king-size bars and a six-pack made for sharing.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of packs

Noun

All Palestinian clans and families in Gaza would also be a target for disarmament, which would have an impact on the future of Hamas and Palestinian armed struggle.

— Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Scores attach to a profile, clans compete by country, challenges travel between friends.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of clans

Noun

In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Ecuador National Police via AP In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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