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Recent Examples of octet
The project marks just the 19th K-pop album to top the chart, as well as the octet’s sixth title to reach the chart’s summit.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
The octet of Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will be recognized as the main group of achievers.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
The octet must race around to bash open crates, carry bombs back to their homebase and launch them at Bowser before time runs out.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
In the end, Houston, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oregon, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Creighton and San Diego State signed on to be the Players Era’s inaugural octet.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
The octet of Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will be recognized as the main group of achievers.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
The octet must race around to bash open crates, carry bombs back to their homebase and launch them at Bowser before time runs out.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
In the end, Houston, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oregon, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Creighton and San Diego State signed on to be the Players Era’s inaugural octet.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for octet
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Throughout the residency, Bad Bunny gave other Puerto Rican artists their flowers, sharing the stage with performers such as the early-aughts reggaeton diva Ivy Queen and the hand-drum-pounding quartet Los Pleneros de la Cresta.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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When McVie stepped away from the band in 1998, the remaining members, Nicks, Fleetwood, John McVie, and Buckingham, carried on as a quartet.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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The young alto player convened a sextet of young powerhouses at the WDCB stage before linking up with trumpeter Victor Garcia’s septet at the Von Freeman stage later in the afternoon.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The septet has thus far claimed 10 top 10 wins on the songs tally — more than twice as many as both Saja Boys and Huntr/x combined.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The young alto player convened a sextet of young powerhouses at the WDCB stage before linking up with trumpeter Victor Garcia’s septet at the Von Freeman stage later in the afternoon.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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After that group disintegrated, the pair linked up with the guitarist and drummer of another band, Mythology — Iommi and Bill Ward — in late 1968 and formed a sextet called the Polka Tulk Blues Band.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Fantasy 5 evening draw numbers of 4, 15, 24, 33 and 36 were a lucky quintet for the buyer of a Quick Pick ticket at the West Palm Beach Publix at 831 Village Blvd.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Back in the plaza, at the heart of the protest that cold March day, a trio of drummers beat time at the center of the swell of people—three quick beats that marked a call.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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The trio encourages the neighborhood, their fellow Presbyterians and Louisville at-large to dine with them at no cost.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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The duo were especially lethal on Detroit’s top-five power play last season, with Raymond finishing third in points-per-60 and DeBrincat landing 16th in goals-per-60.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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On the acting front, Von and David Spade are starring in the buddy comedy Busboys, with the duo having co-written the script and self-financed the project set in an Arizona border town and around two pals who mistakenly believe that becoming waiters will solve all of their problems.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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The family festival and artisan faire celebrates German culture with live entertainment, including Bavarian music and dance troupes, German food, international refreshments, two beer gardens and a marketplace with 125 local artisan vendors.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Emerging from the influential Second City comedy troupe, Stiller and Meara were never considered hip comics of the time, unlike George Carlin or Cheech and Chong.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The entire look was evocative of the fall season, centering staple pieces that merged together for an elevated off-duty ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Octet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/octet. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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