quartet

noun

variants also quartette
Definition of quartetnext
as in trio

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Recent Examples of quartet Even more impressively, those four singles reach new peaks across a quartet of different radio charts. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 On August 14, the 81-year-old actor shared a photo on Instagram of the quartet posing outside in chic cocktail attire. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 The fast-rising quartet is likely to find out all that pretty soon. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for quartet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quartet
  1. trio
  2. quintet
  3. sextet
  4. duo
  5. septet
  6. octet
  7. troupe
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The duo and two others, Mohammed Hurabi and Lars Zeepvat, were hit with the worst charges — felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, and other related offenses.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The duo would go on to pursue a romance that was both public and, at times, dramatic.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of duo
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 only member of this octet who hasn’t looked like a lock for the playoff rotation, Gonzalez saw meaningful playing time in just one of Boston’s final seven games.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Stephen Uhl will accompany the octet.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of octet
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

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