: a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
especially
: one held together by common interests, views, or purposes
high school cliques
Examples of clique in a Sentence
that clique refuses to even talk to outsiders at their lunch table
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The robber clique turns out to have its own bosses, too, as well as the most visible fractures in their unit.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 May 2026
With lawsuits in recent years involving deputy cliques in the department and community members calling for the closure of the deteriorating Men’s Central Jail, the 2026 LA County Sheriff race potentially has deep ramifications for Los Angeles County voters.
—Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
California has more than enough money in its $4 trillion economy to meet the basic needs of everyone, but our politicians sell out the entire community to the interests of a small clique of extremely wealthy billionaires, real estate developers and CEOs.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
The robber clique turns out to have its own bosses, too, as well as the most visible fractures in their unit.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clique
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“Clique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clique. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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