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also quartette
as in trio
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Its primary quartet of actors — Stellan Skarsgård as a legendary director angling for a comeback, Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as his daughters and Elle Fanning as an A-list actor who becomes entangled in the family drama — all received nods.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Of that quartet, Actress nominee Renate Reinsve’s role was written for her by Trier, while Supporting Actor frontrunner Stellan Skarsgård was also a director choice.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Carthen also took to Instagram, uploading a quartet of glamorous selfies taken at the airport to her Stories.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
In an interview with Deadline, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, addressed the quartet’s performance and the status of additional seasons already ordered for The Pitt, AKOTSK and Heated Rivalry while hinting that a Season 5 of Industry may not be far behind.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Of that quartet, Actress nominee Renate Reinsve’s role was written for her by Trier, while Supporting Actor frontrunner Stellan Skarsgård was also a director choice.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Carthen also took to Instagram, uploading a quartet of glamorous selfies taken at the airport to her Stories.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
In an interview with Deadline, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, addressed the quartet’s performance and the status of additional seasons already ordered for The Pitt, AKOTSK and Heated Rivalry while hinting that a Season 5 of Industry may not be far behind.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quartet
Noun
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Injuries have limited the trio to 11 games together this season, making their first game since the All-Star break a welcome return.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Believe it or not, the unlikely trio has been sporting matching footwear all season long.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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The amount for the quintet of businesses struggling during the pandemic totaled about $6,000.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The free-jazz quintet led by Camae Ayewa aka Moor Mother, will release Future Present Past on March 27 via Impulse!—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 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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The pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the duo assembled a team of 10 or so employees — a group of largely 20- and 30-somethings who are encouraged to challenge their boomer bosses — and got busy building a slate of high-profile projects that don’t all star Bateman.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
18 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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Actually, make that seven remix albums, each one spearheaded by a member of the septet.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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Expect dance troupes, music and various cultural groups take over the streets for the afternoon.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Then the troupe will have two public performances March 6 and 8.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Quartet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quartet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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