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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
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
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Streep will play veteran New York property market journalist Diane Castle who, disillusioned with writing about the wealthy elite, probes a record-breaking sale of a new penthouse and the buyer’s identity for what could be the story of a lifetime.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has rediscovered its attacking rhythm and pressing intensity, signaling a potential return to the elite.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan was snapper whispering sweet nothings to her beau as the pair watched a match during the BNP Paribas Open in March.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Hough clan just got a little bigger.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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NewsNation will be the only one of TV’s main coterie news outlets not to use the Associated Press’ calls on Election Night.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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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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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
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“In-group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-group. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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