as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
one sect of medical researchers holds the minority view that the disease is not caused by that virus
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Recent Examples of sect
The project is described as a thriller set in a gruesome sect of the sports betting world in the ‘80s.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
And Hezbollah, as the most heavily armed and violent element of Lebanon’s menagerie of factions and sects, wanted the guns without the responsibility.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The actress plays the real-life Lee, a founding leader of religious sect the Shakers, in the upcoming historical musical drama from writer-director Mona Fastvold (The Brutalist), set during the 18th century.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
What is this film trying to say, about Ann, this sect, and this moment in history?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
And Hezbollah, as the most heavily armed and violent element of Lebanon’s menagerie of factions and sects, wanted the guns without the responsibility.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The actress plays the real-life Lee, a founding leader of religious sect the Shakers, in the upcoming historical musical drama from writer-director Mona Fastvold (The Brutalist), set during the 18th century.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
What is this film trying to say, about Ann, this sect, and this moment in history?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sect
Noun
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On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated that Reigns is expected to be in the faction warfare match rather than a one-on-one contest.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The United States has also known about the issue for some time, with negotiators in the Biden administration aware that some hostages were held by factions in Gaza over which Hamas does not exert full control.—
Ami Kaufman,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This decadent dish included Maltina beef, braised greens, and party jollof.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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The running game — to which offensive coordinator Matt Nagy referred as a quarterback’s best friend — finally joined the party.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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City sued after mayor blames Christians for violent clash with left-wing agitators.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Pack them in, but make sure they are spaced at least 1 inch apart and don't touch the sides of the containers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Weiss spent most of her career on the opinion side of big American newspapers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Sect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sect. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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