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Recent Examples of octet
At Santa Barbara’s historic Arlington Theater on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 8, the octet will be interviewed, individually and then collectively, by TCM host Dave Karger, who will be moderating this event for the 16th year.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Here are the starting prices for this octet: Apple iPhone 17, $799; iPhone Air, $999; iPhone 17 Pro, $1,099; iPhone 17 Pro Max, $1,199
Samsung Galaxy S25, $799.99; S25+, $999.99; S25 Edge, $1,099.99; Galaxy S25 Ultra, $1,299.99
Adding storage increases the price of each phone.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Backed by an orchestral octet, Jones demonstrated the vocal command and flair that helped her net a Grammy for best R&B performance category in 2024.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Here are the starting prices for this octet: Apple iPhone 17, $799; iPhone Air, $999; iPhone 17 Pro, $1,099; iPhone 17 Pro Max, $1,199
Samsung Galaxy S25, $799.99; S25+, $999.99; S25 Edge, $1,099.99; Galaxy S25 Ultra, $1,299.99
Adding storage increases the price of each phone.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Backed by an orchestral octet, Jones demonstrated the vocal command and flair that helped her net a Grammy for best R&B performance category in 2024.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for octet
Noun
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That’s the good news and the bad news, since its elevated profile stems from the quartet’s recent decision to disband in December after a 26-year run.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sunday’s reggae show features a quartet of talented spinners headed by DJ Goddess Nette.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a sextet, the youngsters have strong, lively chemistry that just about carries the movie through the longueurs and lousy melodrama, especially when the final act rolls round.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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In Stamford, the BackCountry jazz sextet will perform live in between the dances as well as following the main performance.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last month, the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO) had the privilege of hosting a master class with Grammy award-winning woodwind quintet Imani Winds in collaboration with Amelia Island Chamber Festival.—
Nathaniel Efthimiou,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Buccaneers also stars Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson and Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth, who round out the titular quintet of girl best friends.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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With that trio leading the way, Rangeview cruised through its first two playoff games with wins over Erie and ThunderRidge.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Luminara is the most recent vessel to join the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, making up a neat trio alongside its sisterships Evrima and Ilma.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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In April, the septet will kick off its highly anticipated world tour, beginning with a string of shows in Goyang, South Korea.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2026
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The septet – comprised of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya, and Cocona – all each has their own style and freedom to express themselves.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In addition to including Hudson products into their clients’ looks, the styling duo is producing video content for the brand—showcasing how women can dress jeans up and down for a range of occasions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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This posthumous album of free improv pairs the late pedal steel virtuoso with a metal-adjacent guitar-and-drums duo, to bracing, gravity-defying effect.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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This side-splitting comedy follows the same well-meaning troupe from The Play That Goes Wrong, whose latest attempt at staging Peter Pan quickly collapses into chaos.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Timothée Chalamet has been met with tomatoes over his dismissive comments about live performance, several troupes are extending an olive branch.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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On the spring 2026 runways, designers took to styling the humble piece not just an accessory but as the focal point of the ensemble.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The ensemble also includes Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz, Brad Alexander, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Birva Pandya and Kira Guloien.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Octet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/octet. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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