IN GROUP Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

in-group

noun

Definition of in-group

as in clique

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Recent Examples of in-group Cultural traditions help strengthen group identities and reinforce in-group sentiments. — Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 In many organizations, in-group bias influences who receives attention, whose ideas are heard, and who gains access to valuable opportunities. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 Academic writing, by contrast, besides being written for an in-group, often uses its erudition to assert superior understanding, telling us our belief that dogs matter owes less to real affection than to learned affectation. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 May 2026 Focusing on subjects and crafting storylines from in-group voices living and breathing in-group values may be our best remaining tool for building a more durable coalition of environmentally concerned voters. — Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-group

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Noun

The players air their grievances, which are essentially a pile of petty conflicts and resentments that, as Alice warned, can be traced back to the team fracturing into cliques.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Amid the crushes, cliques, and teenage angst, two sisters set out to define themselves on their own terms.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of clique

Noun

That actor-first mindset, paired with a coterie of rich characters, was clearly appetizing to actors.

— Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
As Ars reported in December 2025, Coates and his coterie believe that when Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022 and quickly changed the company’s name to X, the Twitter identity and intellectual property were abandoned.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of coterie

Noun

In the first five months of this year, the organization found, the number of people receiving assistance fell in all but three states, and by as much as 20% in Arizona.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

Mint is a subsidiary of T-Mobile and has access to the that carrier's massive network.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
According to Florida corporate records cited in the lawsuit, Camero is a director and vice president of Televen International, the network’s Florida affiliate, while his father, Omar Camero Zamora, is a director and its president.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of network

Noun

McFarlane, Jonathan Bowlan, Orion Kerkering and the gang could then take on lesser roles.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Bakewell’s donations weren’t the only ones to pose issues for Brotherhood Crusade, which provides an array of services aimed at keeping kids from joining gangs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of gang

Noun

In January, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, leading officials at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to warn visitors about heavy traffic, crowds and potential hazards.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The 35,000-strong crowd is happy to forgive Céline Dion for what becomes a 47-minute delay.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

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