octet

noun

Definition of octetnext
as in quartet

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Recent Examples of octet But the Blast Max can blend for anywhere from seven to 10 drinks on a single charge, depending on how much blending is needed—enough to reliably make an octet of blended cocktails or smoothies. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 24 Jan. 2026 Despite their levels of fame and notoriety, the members of this octet have yet to headline films of their own. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025 Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends. — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for octet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for octet
  1. quartet
  2. sextet
  3. quintet
  4. trio
  5. septet
  6. duo
  7. troupe
  8. ensemble
Noun
  • Behind those contributions from a quartet of rookies, the Giants beat the Houston Astros 4-1 at Oracle Park.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Per Deadline, the quartet of films is being scripted by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of quartet
Noun
  • An evening that had begun as silencing a smiling sextet ended in a sublime effort to open the mind beyond body and music to give peace a chance.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • But amid the journey, the sextet wind up in jail.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of sextet
Noun
  • No, it’s being dragged by two large straps and rolling along on a quintet of wheels, stuffed with dirty laundry or maybe this week’s groceries.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In this case involving a quintet of carefree, Jägermeister-loving young folk who are celebrating their college graduations with a trip to Thailand.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of quintet
Noun
  • The Ravens also went with an all-rookie running back rotation, and the trio of fifth-round pick Adam Randall and undrafted rookies Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Dontae McMillan combined for 128 rushing yards on 31 carries.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the latest installment in Xerjoff’s series of distinct collaborations, the Italian perfume house has partnered with Automobili Lamborghini to create a trio of distinctive fragrances.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • The group remains winless after five nominations, but the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category may give the septet its clearest path to a first trophy as a performing act.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Another musical high point was Venutian Wetland by viibra, a flute septet founded to support an album and subsequent tours by Björk in 2016.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of septet
Noun
  • The experience has also turned the mother-daughter duo into advocates for mental health awareness and more intentional technology use.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The duo also worked together on the acclaimed Hood 35 LM and Hood 57 LM—both of which blend traditional aesthetics with modern naval architecture.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of duo
Noun
  • That’s especially the case when the puppets belong to String & Shadow Puppet Theater, an Olympia, Washington,-based troupe known for its fanciful and lighthearted productions, presented each summer in a traveling tour.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The dance is also well known in neighboring Singapore, thanks to visits by troupes from Java in the 1940s.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of troupe
Noun
  • In the meantime, customers like 31-year-old Kheira Bettir will continue to don their full ensembles.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • To accessorize her looks, Coco reached out to her longtime collaborator Brandon Blackwood to create shoes and purses for all her ensembles.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensemble

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