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Recent Examples of in-group
Just like cults, marketers exploit vulnerabilities, create in-groups and out-groups and play on emotions to drive behavior.
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Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
To be sure, in-group love and out-group hatred are logically interconnected: the prospect of a common threat can bring us together, so the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
In any large organization, there are always smaller cliques, in-groups and out-groups.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2024
Conversely, when people from an in-group spend time with those from an out-group, dislike or mistrust declines.
—Isabel Sawhill, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2021
When revised data support the in-group’s political policies, members of the out-group sometime allege that the numbers were cooked for partisan advantage.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Moreover, recent research has revealed that rural Americans have developed a sense of obligation that is more focused on local in-groups, in contrast with a more universalistic sense of moral obligation found among urban dwellers.
—Jonathan Rodden, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2020
Studies show that nearly all bosses have—or are seen to have—in-groups and out-groups.
—Ginka Toegel
jean-Louis Barsoux, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2024
Regardless of race and gender, kids struggled to prioritize what was right and just over their prejudices and in-groups.
—Melanie Killen, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
To be sure, in-group love and out-group hatred are logically interconnected: the prospect of a common threat can bring us together, so the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
In any large organization, there are always smaller cliques, in-groups and out-groups.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2024
Conversely, when people from an in-group spend time with those from an out-group, dislike or mistrust declines.
—Isabel Sawhill, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2021
When revised data support the in-group’s political policies, members of the out-group sometime allege that the numbers were cooked for partisan advantage.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Moreover, recent research has revealed that rural Americans have developed a sense of obligation that is more focused on local in-groups, in contrast with a more universalistic sense of moral obligation found among urban dwellers.
—Jonathan Rodden, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2020
Studies show that nearly all bosses have—or are seen to have—in-groups and out-groups.
—Ginka Toegel
jean-Louis Barsoux, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2024
Regardless of race and gender, kids struggled to prioritize what was right and just over their prejudices and in-groups.
—Melanie Killen, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-group
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With Venus entering your 11th house of friendships, networks and visions of the future, this transit could spark connections that challenge your social circles and cliques.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The novel sparks complications when Harper and his clique reunite in Chicago for the wedding of once-philandering football star Lance Sullivan (Chestnut) and his college sweetheart, Mia Morgan (Monica Calhoun).Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Li's predecessor, Wei Fenghe, who held the defense portfolio from 2018 to 2023, was also charged with corruption after retiring amid the purge of ongoing Chinese military and political elites.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the reality is that the projects of political elites in the 21st century—defined by militarism and the embrace of global economic and trade systems that prioritize corporate profits over economic and social well-being—have had vast costs.Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
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Though the family famously starred on their own TLC series in the early 2000s, the Gosselin clan publicly fractured following Jon and Kate's 2009 divorce — with Collin and Hannah choosing to live with dad Jon as teenagers while the rest of the sextuplets stayed with mom Kate.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Books The Complete Book of Pickleball, written by the Brungardt clan, is a great training aid for the beginner or experienced player alike.Todd Boss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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While the bohemian coterie of Fassianos, Sperantzas, Tsarouchis, and Morali has dispersed, Kea continues to attract creative souls.Paul Jebara, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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For now, his team’s outstanding record and coterie of young stars effectively insulate Rubenstein from fan criticism.Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
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Before that, the 35-year-old New Windsor resident was the organization’s assistant director of programs and communications since October 2022.Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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For at least some candidates, the organization’s long-standing track record of mediocrity and clumsiness could become a significant repellent.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
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Rather than being a mere vendor pushing campaigns for the sake of hitting KPIs, these smaller creative networks act as partners who are genuinely invested in creating cultural impact.Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Back in November 2022, CNN’s then-CEO Chris Licht said the network would be dialing down the drinking — but after a sobering 2023 celebration, it was brought back for Cohen, Cooper and their viewers to enjoy.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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The police operation began in November following a tip-off that the Comanchero biker gang was allegedly planning to bring the drugs into the country.Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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This means that the Saratoga gang is back together again!Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Quaint detour destinations offer ideal respites that are far from the maddening crowds, and allow travelers to discover hidden gems that aren’t listed in tour handbooks or touted by local tour guides.Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The United Center crowd gave him the biggest ovation of the night.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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“In-group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-group. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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