septet

noun

Definition of septetnext
as in quartet

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Recent Examples of septet The historic surge was attributed in part to the comeback activities of BTS following their military hiatus — hard proof that the septet’s cultural gravity bends entire economies. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 Certainly, but no one would mistake it for something the septet has had lying around since 2022. — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026 Suga was the final member to be discharged in June 2025, clearing the way for the boys to get back in the studio as a septet. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 The artificial septet also nabbed the trophy for worst supporting actor. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for septet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for septet
  1. quartet
  2. quintet
  3. sextet
  4. trio
  5. duo
  6. octet
  7. troupe
Noun
  • That quartet essentially served as the bridge to Devin Williams, and now the Mets will have two months of tryouts — probably painful ones — to determine whether anyone can be part of the solution in 2027.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Indie rock quartet The Beths and indie-pop trio Beach Bunny are teaming up for a co-headline tour this summer.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of quartet
Noun
  • 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
  • The Spice Girls only recorded and released new music as a quintet for a few years.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • Femi blasted Lesnar with a trio of body shots and running uppercuts in the corner.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • The duo presided overan unorthodox two-anchor program that ceded viewers, and, eventually, ratings.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The real highlight is Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), who make for a compelling villain duo.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of duo
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
  • The celebrated musicians, the eclectic writers, the artist troupes, the lumberjacks, the magicians.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
  • Stephani Sosa, sister of current pro Ezra Sosa and a dancer on the season 33 troupe, accidentally struck Jolley hard in the face while swinging her right arm up before a turn.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Definition of troupe

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“Septet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/septet. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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