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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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The founders leveraged their Instagram followings and those of their clique of friends, which translated into high visibility, buzz and attention from buyers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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One of the Club's favorite AI plays, Broadcom is already in the trillion-dollar market cap clique and it's got custom chip orders from everyone.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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When healthy, Darrisaw has been among the elite left tackles in the NFL.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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These ranged from the aristocratic elite who dominated the military and bureaucracy and yearned for a return to monarchy, to communists who sought proletarian rule, to the National Socialists who wanted to establish a right-wing dictatorship.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The reality series started in 2007, propelling the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan to impressive levels of fame and giving them the opportunity to build a business empire.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fruits Basket tells of Tohru Honda, who's living in a tent after a family tragedy when she's discovered by the mysterious Soma clan.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 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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Michaels has developed a coterie of key aides over the years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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But last week, the company was declared a transnational criminal organization by United States authorities, and Chen was charged in absentia in New York with money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy, along with several associates.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The organization provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of falling or disabled military service members and first responders.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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Status reported last week that Weiss had approached Fox News anchor Bret Baier about a potential role hosting the network’s flagship evening news program.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Hamdi has appeared as an analyst and commentator on British TV networks.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Epps plays Chicago gang leader and lead character Malik, with Khalifa as 2wo-3ree, the confident and volatile leader of Malik’s young crew.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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One of her Afghan neighbors was recently murdered by a gang in his bedroom, with his son watching.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander briefly addressed the raucous crowd, offering thanks for the community’s unwavering support.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Couples were judged on a scale of 1-5 on their technique and style, timing and rhythm, compatibility, use of floor, crowd appeal and overall appearance of their attire.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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“In-group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-group. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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