Thesaurus results for FACTION

faction

noun

ˈfak-shən

Definition of faction

as in party

a group of people acting together within a larger group several factions within the environmental movement have joined forces to save this wilderness area

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Recent Examples of faction If the league can successfully divide different groups of players, or if the union can’t successfully unite various factions, players overall will have a tough go. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 This movement is composed of various factions, as Laura Field has distilled in her authoritative work Furious Minds. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 Sinaloa has been engulfed for nearly two years in a bloody conflict between rival factions of the cartel that bears the state’s name. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Pete, signed as an undrafted free agent after the NFL Draft in April, is the first player in NFL history to represent the Navajo Nation — a Native American reservation with a large faction of representatives in the southwest United States. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faction

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Noun

Unsurprisingly, the Elie Saab H&M collection plays up after-dark glamour, and just in time for holiday party season, too.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The strain between city and club began in 2022, when a land deal between two parties for the Angels to purchase the stadium and surrounding property fell through amid a scandal.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of party

Noun

Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
This bra uses flexible jelly support for shaping and providing a natural-looking boost, while higher side bands offer more coverage around the underarms and back.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

There's also a Premium Economy section, with 44 seats that have privacy headrest wings and adjustable calf and footrests, as well as 30 Main Cabin Extra seats with additional legroom.

— Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Room for Disagreement Left-wing Democrats are still fretting that party leaders won’t give voters concrete, populist policies.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of wing

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Bateman’s small group was an offshoot of the polygamous sect once led by Warren Jeffs.

— Jacques Billaud, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
From 2015 to 2025, the sect’s congregations in Idaho experienced 15 preventable deaths of children, according to ProPublica’s reporting.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sect

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The changes are detailed in a press release from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led a coalition of 50 states and territories and the District of Columbia that settled with Meta.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
More than symbolic Supporters of the bill — which include a statewide coalition of Jewish community and advocacy organizations — say the distinction is more than symbolic.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of coalition

Noun

To get to bowl eligibility, Belichick’s team was going to need to pull at least one upset.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Conner joined the team on Monday and Bennett on Wednesday, in large part because injuries had left Miami short-handed at tight end and running back.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of team

Noun

The gathering brought together leaders of the 10-member bloc, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Such an outcome would rock the European Union, putting a politician who has long been hostile to the bloc of 27 nations and many of their collective rules and policies in charge of one of the EU’s most important countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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