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Recent Examples of in-group
In this theory, individuals categorize themselves and others into in-groups and out-groups, which shapes perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours and that typically, people tend to favour those in their in-group.
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Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And the dialogue would happen on platforms that goad each of us into being the worst versions of ourselves; that prioritize in-group performance over listening; that reward outrage and outrageousness; that collapse context; that exist to privilege conflict over resolution.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Philosophers including Plato and Descartes largely dismissed laughter and suggested people used humor primarily to establish superiority or in-group status, by making jokes at others’ expense.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Psychologists call these categories in-groups and out-groups.
—Julia Standefer, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And the dialogue would happen on platforms that goad each of us into being the worst versions of ourselves; that prioritize in-group performance over listening; that reward outrage and outrageousness; that collapse context; that exist to privilege conflict over resolution.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Philosophers including Plato and Descartes largely dismissed laughter and suggested people used humor primarily to establish superiority or in-group status, by making jokes at others’ expense.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Psychologists call these categories in-groups and out-groups.
—Julia Standefer, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-group
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Meanwhile, the other Wildemere Beach girls—girls from big blue-collar families whose parents partied on the weekends—had formed a tighter clique that Catherine never would fit into.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The hand-me-downs helped Lisa garner attention from a trendy clique at school.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement This is not the first time that Milei, who rose to power in part with attacks on the venality of Argentina’s elite, has been tarred with corruption accusations.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Celtics face an uphill climb to retain their spot among the NBA elite this season after superstar Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles' tendon in May, as the defending NBA champs were in the process of losing in the second round of the playoffs to the New York Knicks.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The report said the Hamas Interior Ministry had accused a militia of attacking its forces, while members of the Doghmush clan said Hamas had exploited the ceasefire to target them over alleged cooperation with Israel.—
Emma Bussey , Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hamas’ internal security forces have been engaged in clashes with several clans over the past few days, as the group tries to reassert itself across Gaza.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Michaels has developed a coterie of key aides over the years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant, with backing from De Niro and a coterie of other boldface names, was catnip for supermodels, statesmen, and normal folks hoping to rub shoulders with celebrities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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The City of Oceanside Arts Commission and the Oceanside Cultural District will be awarding a total of $150,000 in grants to local artists and arts organizations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Two editors from within The Kansas City Star’s newsroom will become the 145-year-old media organization’s new managing editors.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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During that time, CBS’ viewership has aged and declined, and its digital operation has lagged behind nimbler competitors, even as other television networks have found some limited success in the worlds of podcasting and digital video.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Researchers developed a quantum network using arrays of ¹⁷¹Yb atoms, recognized for their potential in long-distance quantum communication.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Four Corners of Death, at Euclid and Imperial avenues in San Diego, was the scene of gang warfare in the 1980s.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Back in Liverpool, tensions continue to bubble amongst the remaining members of the gang.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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His campaign already claims 6,000 volunteers and his town hall appearances have drawn large crowds.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Police say Balmer broke in through the southern wing of the residence, into a room often used to entertain crowds and display art.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“In-group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-group. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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