Definition of troupenext
as in ensemble
an organized group of stage performers I desperately want to join our regional theater's acting troupe and perhaps get a lead role

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Recent Examples of troupe The term Flanafam, a nickname for Flanagan’s troupe of frequent collaborators, began making the rounds in the Netflix era of Hill House and Bly Manor. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 Circus veterans and musical-theater pros merge skills onstage, with performers learning trapeze, aerial work and puppetry under collaborative leaders who emphasize one unified troupe — and absolute trust during death-defying feats. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The film, eyeing a fall start, is Birbiglia’s first in a decade — coming on the heels of the ensemble improv troupe comedy Don’t Think Twice and his IFC Sundance prize-winner Sleepwalk with Me. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Acrobatic troupes have materialized in other parts of the city. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for troupe
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Noun
  • These Pact leggings are designed for everyday wear and look great with oversized sweaters and knee-high boots, blousy tops and ballet flats, or sneakers and an oversized flannel shirt for a more casual ensemble.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • With innovative filmmaking, remarkable performances, and an ensemble of characters who moved us, the film achieves something extraordinary.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Still, some cautious Russians of military age, fearing a U-turn, are leaving the country just in case, mindful that the dire need for fresh troops could eventually outweigh the Kremlin’s urge to avoid public outrage.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Creekside's coach, Kevin Whitley, charging his troops during the 2nd quarter at Marist in Dunwoody Friday, December 1, 2006.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Given the fact Iger did return to the company, that belief was not unwarranted.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Troupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troupe. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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