Thesaurus results for QUINTET

quintet

noun

Definition of quintet

as in quartet

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Recent Examples of quintet 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 The show’s central quintet reside in the childhood home of Samir, whose semi-retired parents are on an apparently indefinite tour of the national parks. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 To refer to the Manhattanite rock quintet as third best in any context feels like music sacrilege. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Fans braved the heat to catch the quintet’s 3 pm performance. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quintet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintet

Noun

The exhibition presents a quartet of multigenerational artists who helped redefine printmaking through material and perceptual innovation, the museum said.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
The quartet used to study the interaction of Earth's magnetic field with the solar wind.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of quartet

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 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

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

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