IN-GROUPS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

in-groups

noun

plural of in-group

as in elites

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Recent Examples of in-groups 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. — Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Russian patronage allows Kim to shower his regime’s elites with the economic benefits needed to cement their loyalty.

— Stephen E. Biegun, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
Ripping down tariffs are how globalist elites gutted manufacturing towns in South Carolina.

— Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of elites

Noun

Otherwise, though, the series is fairly loose, allowing the contestants a lot of time to swan around the villa and divide into a collection of cliques.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 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 cliques

Noun

During his time in Mexico, federal prosecutors allege, Gomez acted as an intermediary supplier of narcotics to multiple drug organizations, including Wedding’s.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Molly Allen told The Denver Post that her husband has been passionate about working with charitable organizations since entering the league, but the couple has also found community staples since arriving in Denver in 2023.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of organizations

Noun

Twelve years later, both clans have settled in Kingston, New York, that state’s eventual first capital.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
As the two clans battle it out on the field, regardless of who takes home the trophy Lexi may have already won at love.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of clans

Noun

Akhtar argues that Spanish-speaking Muslims of Latin American descent are uniquely positioned to act as bridge-builders between Jewish and Muslim communities.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Collectively, the trails offer a new way to experience Armenia's landscapes and communities on foot.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of communities

Noun

The team from Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland said analysis of hair in the royal tomb where cannabis seeds turned up, sheds new light on the plant's role in ancient societies.

— Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Yet demographic change can also create opportunities, especially in societies whose institutions can adapt and that can make the right technological investments.

— Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

The outage comes as a a technology company and defense contractor, is replacing decades-old copper wire connections with modern high-speed networks across all FAA facilities.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Some railway networks experienced disruption to their customer email services and routing schedules while Australian schools, courts and government services reported disruption.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of networks

Noun

However, with the area around the stadium under the control of armed gangs for the last two years, the team has not been able to hold matches inside.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Robot dogs carrying firearms have appeared alongside Salvadoran soldiers in Haiti, in footage released by President Nayib Bukele during his military offensive against armed gangs.

— Chris Matthews, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

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