as in cliques
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a coven of epicures who gather for monthly wine tastings
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Recent Examples of covens
The Last Witch Hunter, about the one man who stands between humanity and the most horrible witch covens imaginable, grossed $130 million at the worldwide box office at the time of its initial theatrical release in 2015.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
By then the witchy girl was everywhere, forming outcast covens in The Craft, fighting supernatural baddies in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed, all grown up and empowered to destroy abusive boyfriends in Practical Magic.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
By then the witchy girl was everywhere, forming outcast covens in The Craft, fighting supernatural baddies in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed, all grown up and empowered to destroy abusive boyfriends in Practical Magic.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covens
Noun
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Corbett also thinks that deputy cliques existed at one point.—
Teagan Davidge,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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In this milieu, Hollywood A-listers like Will Ferrell and Sharon Stone, who occupy separate cliques nearby, pale in comparison to the mingling artistic luminaries.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Where the magic happens, where communities come together in a historic venue to sing and celebrate and commiserate.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Israel is razing and looting homes and has vowed to prevent hundreds of thousands of residents, predominantly Shiites, though also members of other religious communities, from returning.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The formula’s retinol, ginger, and citrus increase the production of both collagen and elastin and improve circulation, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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There is nothing educational about watching these majestic animals, who swim hundreds of miles in the oceans, swim circles in tiny tanks while the public takes selfies.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Noun
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In Napster’s absence, distributed P2P networks became much more popular.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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Middle regions of the country proved easier for people on the move because the climate was often better for growing crops, soils were fertile and the Mississippi, Ohio and other rivers provided transportation networks.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The Philly crowds have been Rory-obsessed.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For the calmest conditions, visit in the summer, from around June to August (although late spring and autumn may bring fewer crowds).—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Families are assembling adjacent estates over time, creating compounds designed to remain within clans for generations.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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However, the ruthless King Saran (Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) has suppressed magic users and enacts a rule of terror, which Zelie hopes to end in order to reunite Orisha’s clans.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Suffice to say, the comedians are soon way over their head and find themselves in the middle of a war between rival gangs.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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An outbreak of violence by warring gangs has led to the deaths of at least 80 people, according to human rights advocates, and forced the temporary suspension of operations at both Médecins Sans Frontières’ health facility in Cité Soleil, and Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Covens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covens. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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