quintet

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Recent Examples of quintet Meanwhile, Blockheads remain hopeful NKOTB will also expand their universe, with many fans having seen Blue Bloods wrapping as a chance for the quintet to tour abroad. Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025 Divided into a quintet of distinct chapters and covering everything from Scorsese’s formative years on the mean streets of downtown Manhattan to prepping his 2023 epic Killers of the Flower Moon, this marathon-length look at a true American master has its share of best-in-show highlight reels. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025 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, 26 Sep. 2025 The Nationals were held scoreless on two hits over the final 4 2/3 innings by a quintet of Mets relievers after CJ Abrams' two-run homer cut New York's lead to 8-6 in the fifth. Field Level Media, Reuters, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quintet
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Noun
  • Amid the second surge of the virus, in August 2020, the first ‘covid novel’ arrived—Ali Smith’s Summer, the last of a seasonal quartet, written during Britain’s early lockdown, which includes real-time descriptions of the pandemic’s onset.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This ornament sextet employs a familiar checkerboard motif, but with a glittery, Art Deco twist to add some sparkle to your tree’s branches.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The sextet is on track to do even better with September’s five-track Ex EP, helped by a whopping 17 CD variants, as well as six vinyl variants, all with collectible items (some randomized) inside the packaging.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Nuno’s emphasis on compactness without possession meant West Ham’s midfield often sat much closer to their defensive colleagues, leaving the attacking trio of Crysencio Summerville, Callum Wilson and Jarrod Bowen stranded higher up the pitch.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Plus, the full scent trio of two candles and a diffuser will run you less than $75 with sale prices.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The return of that duo would provide a huge boost for an offense that looked overmatched in its last matchup against a contender, a 24-9 Week 7 loss in Detroit.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The duo struck up a correspondence on Facebook, with the director quickly warming to Jojo’s humor and charm, as well as his willingness to open up about his vulnerabilities.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Here are the starting prices for this octet: Apple iPhone 17, $799; iPhone Air, $999; iPhone 17 Pro, $1,099; iPhone 17 Pro Max, $1,199 Samsung Galaxy S25, $799.99; S25+, $999.99; S25 Edge, $1,099.99; Galaxy S25 Ultra, $1,299.99 Adding storage increases the price of each phone.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The loyal troupe fought with bullies and acted out Smith’s tales, some of which were loosely based on her favorite books (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Little Women, Nancy Drew).
    Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In The Great American Mousical, illustrated by Emma's dad Tony Walton, the star of a theater troupe of mice disappears just before opening night.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

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