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Recent Examples of sextet
The taillamps are stars as well, though in a sextet formation.
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Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
And having performed at festivals such as Eurosonic and Sziget, the Serbian sextet, performing in their native language for the first time, know how to work a fully conscious crowd, too.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
From a purely political standpoint, none of the sextet scored some point that will reverberate enough to change the dynamics of the campaign.
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Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Debuting in 1995, the Pussycat Dolls started out as a sextet that also featured Melody Thornton and Jessica Sutta.
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Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sextet
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
And having performed at festivals such as Eurosonic and Sziget, the Serbian sextet, performing in their native language for the first time, know how to work a fully conscious crowd, too.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
From a purely political standpoint, none of the sextet scored some point that will reverberate enough to change the dynamics of the campaign.
—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Debuting in 1995, the Pussycat Dolls started out as a sextet that also featured Melody Thornton and Jessica Sutta.
—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sextet
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Using that quartet in what is essentially a useless game would be playing with fire.
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Known throughout the Chicago area for his national anthem performances, Wayne Messmer and his quartet will bring an evening of music celebrating the Great American Songbook, patriotic favorites and other timeless standards, according to a press release about the event.
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Since 2008, the Australian psych-rock quintet has released 12 albums (11 studio, one live), plus another 15 between Nick Allbrook, Jay Watson, and Joe Ryan’s solo projects.
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The final decision is up to the city commission, a diverse quintet who don’t always agree.
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Cowan birdied his last hole for a 68 to join former Sooner Max McGreevy and former Oklahoma State player Sam Stevens, the only one of that trio who faced the harsh wind of the morning wave.
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The trio allegedly lured Naved Azim, a New York resident, to a hotel room at the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip, according to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department report cited by the newspaper.
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However, Courtney, 40, is hopeful that the duo might mend fences one day.
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The blockbuster trade isn’t official yet, but the Miami Heat’s new leading duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo has already made a public appearance together.
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Another musical high point was Venutian Wetland by viibra, a flute septet founded to support an album and subsequent tours by Björk in 2016.
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That honor is still held by BTS, and the rapper did not come close to toppling the septet's showing.
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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.
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Stephen Uhl will accompany the octet.
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The troupe was surprised by the media explosion around the show’s announcement.
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An hour-long première for the troupe is in the works.
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“Sextet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sextet. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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