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
  • The quartet limited the Rockies to four hits while striking out 11.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The quartet also performed in a mini music video with the awkward group of ladies, also featuring Jane Wickline and Veronika Slowikowska.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of quartet
Noun
  • Founding members Scherzinger, Wyatt and Roberts revived PCD earlier this year following a brief reunion as a quintet in 2019.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Highland Park High School string quintet performed as the auditorium emptied.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 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
  • Other offerings include hydrating and volumizing shampoo and conditioner duos; a Deep Moisture Repair Hair Mask; a SahaScalp purifying scrub, and a recent trio of hair and body fragrance mists inspired by different Indian cities and states.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Characters include a trio who broke out of prison and a woman worried about how her son-in-law will react to her daughter giving birth to a baby girl instead of a baby boy; eventually, many of them end up in the same jail cell.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • After opening a second store on the Left Bank, Parisian handbag duo Léo et Violette have given their Rue Sainte-Anne flagship a fresh encore, with Betyle Studio designing a space inspired by the founders’ love of opera and music.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The duo had been friends in college and played together with Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal three years prior to forming in a band called Neon.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 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
  • But don’t despair, as there’s still, at the time of writing, a chance to see troupe’s puppets in a spooky-yet-goofy show this fall.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Colbert attended Northwestern University, and was discovered while part of The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of troupe

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“Septet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/septet. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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