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Recent Examples of sextet
After that group disintegrated, the pair linked up with the guitarist and drummer of another band, Mythology — Iommi and Bill Ward — in late 1968 and formed a sextet called the Polka Tulk Blues Band.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Artists who have felt comfortable in front of the sextet include Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Elton Joh and Kacey Musgraves.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But the bottom line for this Netflix non-fiction sextet: these films will now be watched on the world’s largest viewing platform.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
The acclaimed, pioneering R&B sextet celebrated the honor along with a street naming ceremony in Roxbury, Massachusetts, where the the group was founded.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Artists who have felt comfortable in front of the sextet include Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Elton Joh and Kacey Musgraves.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But the bottom line for this Netflix non-fiction sextet: these films will now be watched on the world’s largest viewing platform.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
The acclaimed, pioneering R&B sextet celebrated the honor along with a street naming ceremony in Roxbury, Massachusetts, where the the group was founded.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sextet
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Amid the second surge of the virus, in August 2020, the first ‘covid novel’ arrived—Ali Smith’s Summer, the last of a seasonal quartet, written during Britain’s early lockdown, which includes real-time descriptions of the pandemic’s onset.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee went with an opening quintet featuring Ball, Sexton, Knueppel, Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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That fall, the same quintet started the first 16 games of the year and played 86% of the season’s snaps together before McGlinchey broke ribs in a friendly fire incident and missed the finale.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nuno’s emphasis on compactness without possession meant West Ham’s midfield often sat much closer to their defensive colleagues, leaving the attacking trio of Crysencio Summerville, Callum Wilson and Jarrod Bowen stranded higher up the pitch.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the full scent trio of two candles and a diffuser will run you less than $75 with sale prices.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
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The return of that duo would provide a huge boost for an offense that looked overmatched in its last matchup against a contender, a 24-9 Week 7 loss in Detroit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The duo struck up a correspondence on Facebook, with the director quickly warming to Jojo’s humor and charm, as well as his willingness to open up about his vulnerabilities.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The young alto player convened a sextet of young powerhouses at the WDCB stage before linking up with trumpeter Victor Garcia’s septet at the Von Freeman stage later in the afternoon.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The septet has thus far claimed 10 top 10 wins on the songs tally — more than twice as many as both Saja Boys and Huntr/x combined.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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Here are the starting prices for this octet: Apple iPhone 17, $799; iPhone Air, $999; iPhone 17 Pro, $1,099; iPhone 17 Pro Max, $1,199 Samsung Galaxy S25, $799.99; S25+, $999.99; S25 Edge, $1,099.99; Galaxy S25 Ultra, $1,299.99 Adding storage increases the price of each phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The loyal troupe fought with bullies and acted out Smith’s tales, some of which were loosely based on her favorite books (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Little Women, Nancy Drew).—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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In The Great American Mousical, illustrated by Emma's dad Tony Walton, the star of a theater troupe of mice disappears just before opening night.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Sextet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sextet. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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