quartet

noun

variants also quartette
Definition of quartetnext
as in trio

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Recent Examples of quartet Behind, the leading GC quartet of Mas (Movistar), Primoz Roglic (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe), Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM) and Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) were initially glued together. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 The Crown rarely confirms that one of its creations is a unique, so the fact that a quartet is going up for grabs is undoubtedly going to send watch lovers into a frenzy—not to mention that they’re done so with one of their most beloved watches. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 As the quartet’s planning proceeds, complete with a Lego model of the bank premises, Hamza’s wrangling for a larger share of the haul is relentless. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 Richard Lloyd was a founding member of Television, the New York City quartet that helped instigate the punk rock movement at CBGB. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Sep. 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
  • Being undefeated after a trio of difficult opening matches can only be seen as a positive, even if Newcastle’s obvious shortcomings require addressing if that run is to be prolonged.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The sulfate-free shampoo starts with a satisfying trio of sea buckthorn, coconut oil, and water lily extract that nourish from scalp-to-ends, helping to restore shine and make hair easier to style.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • The Turkish yard has just unveiled a quintet of luxe interior design concepts for its Classic range, which was unveiled earlier this year.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harry Styles first played Madison Square Garden at 18, as a heartthrob in a little pop quintet called One Direction.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of quintet
Noun
  • The British sextet will lean into its first nine albums and use digital visual technology for the first time.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The 1890 string sextet was Tchaikovsky’s final chamber work before his death three years later.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sextet
Noun
  • But almost immediately, so, too, was the duo’s urge to get back to work.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This match sparked a decades-long partnership and rivalry with Lawler, leading the duo to capture six regional and world tag-team titles together, according to ABC 24 Memphis.
    — Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 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
  • Auburn comes in with a fresh coat of paint, led by new head coach Alex Golesh and a troupe of players from South Florida, including quarterback Byrum Brown.
    — Justin Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of this season, Bills — who joined DWTS as a troupe member in season 34 — is celebrating her history-making partnership and her promotion to the pro lineup.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of troupe

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