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sextet

noun

Definition of sextet

as in quartet

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Recent Examples of sextet The reflection comes early in a boisterous hour-plus with the sextet — Glen Powell (Chad Powers), Owen Wilson (Stick), Zach Braff (Scrubs), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man) and Riz Ahmed (Bait) — gathered at The Georgian Hotel for THR‘s annual Comedy Actor Emmy Roundtable. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 The taillamps are stars as well, though in a sextet formation. — 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 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 See All Example Sentences for sextet

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The fees for Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali total over £400m, with that quartet leaving behind talismanic status at their old sides to chase silverware at the traditional ‘Big Six’ teams.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The two dashing newcomers have since been regaling the Georgia Aquarium’s existing belugas, a quartet of females*, with tales of their peregrinations.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of quartet

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No, it’s being dragged by two large straps and rolling along on a quintet of wheels, stuffed with dirty laundry or maybe this week’s groceries.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of quintet

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The Ravens also went with an all-rookie running back rotation, and the trio of fifth-round pick Adam Randall and undrafted rookies Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Dontae McMillan combined for 128 rushing yards on 31 carries.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
As the latest installment in Xerjoff’s series of distinct collaborations, the Italian perfume house has partnered with Automobili Lamborghini to create a trio of distinctive fragrances.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of trio

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The duo and two others, Mohammed Hurabi and Lars Zeepvat, were hit with the worst charges — felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, and other related offenses.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026
The duo would go on to pursue a romance that was both public and, at times, dramatic.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

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The group remains winless after five nominations, but the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category may give the septet its clearest path to a first trophy as a performing act.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Another musical high point was Venutian Wetland by viibra, a flute septet founded to support an album and subsequent tours by Björk in 2016.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of septet

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That’s especially the case when the puppets belong to String & Shadow Puppet Theater, an Olympia, Washington,-based troupe known for its fanciful and lighthearted productions, presented each summer in a traveling tour.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The dance is also well known in neighboring Singapore, thanks to visits by troupes from Java in the 1940s.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026

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