IN-GROUPS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

in-groups

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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

Politicians who promote the distrust of institutions and elites do better under such circumstances.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
The Ukrainian leader also suggested that Kyiv's expanding drone attacks would unsettle Russian elites, further undermining Putin's Kremlin.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of elites

Noun

Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Ramsey numbers for same-size red and blue cliques are called diagonal Ramsey numbers.

— Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026

Definition of cliques

Noun

The bill is also opposed by organizations representing technology and broadband companies as well as gas station convenience store operators.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
The company says the platform can be retrofitted onto existing armored vehicles, allowing defense organizations to upgrade current fleets instead of developing entirely new platforms.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of organizations

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The Richards family is one of America’s richest clans, thanks to its electrical manufacturing company Southwire.

— Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2026

Definition of clans

Noun

Bass said that the Lineage crisis is an environmental justice issue and highlights the health risks communities of color are disproportionately exposed to.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
In recent years, major museums, including the American Museum of Natural History, the Penn Museum, and the Met, have removed human remains from exhibition or returned them to descendant communities.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of communities

Noun

But even as democratic governments have become more proficient and more technologically adept at thwarting terrorists, some in our societies have become insensitive, or even callous, about the civilizational consequences of terror and violence.

— Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Many industrial societies are facing aging populations, tightening labor markets and growing shortages of skilled workers.

— Arungalai Anbarasu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

Disney Channel Kids The tween audience of the early aughts had multiple networks catering to them, and Disney Channel’s musical ascent was just beginning.

— Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 5 July 2026
Their assets, systems and networks are considered so essential that their disruption would have a debilitating impact on national security, public safety or the economy.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of networks

Noun

Both gangs are based in San Francisco, and the rivalry has been linked to several other killings around the Bay Area, according to police.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
The politician started the team as a positive force for school-age kids, to keep kids in school, off drugs and out of gangs through athletic acrobatic practice and performance.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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