as in circle
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that clique refuses to even talk to outsiders at their lunch table
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Recent Examples of clique
Prosecutors said the killings were tied to Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, a transnational gang that maintains a presence in Los Angeles through smaller groups, or cliques, including in the San Fernando Valley and around MacArthur Park.
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Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
What began as a search for community and understanding turned into an experience that felt akin to the cliques and social hierarchies of high school.
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Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
6 June 2026
Police said the incident started after two cliques of girls ran into each other at a local park, the Inquirer reported in 1997.
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Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Her class contained a very mean clique of girls.
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Emeline Atwood,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for clique
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
What began as a search for community and understanding turned into an experience that felt akin to the cliques and social hierarchies of high school.
—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
6 June 2026
Police said the incident started after two cliques of girls ran into each other at a local park, the Inquirer reported in 1997.
—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Her class contained a very mean clique of girls.
—
Emeline Atwood,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for clique
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clique
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As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.
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The plebeians have plenty to be furious about, but their representatives, skilled at turning a crowd into a mob, seem hellbent on shoring up their own influence.
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Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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The initiative is intended to target transnational criminal organizations, foreign gangs, human trafficking networks and violent criminal aliens operating in the United States.
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Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
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Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.
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And the hottest of the bunch, the green, is a fiery combination of both jalapeños and green habaneros.
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Youssef alleged the property later became associated with gang activity, narcotics activity, prostitution and violence.
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The gang travel through France, Switzerland and Italy towards their final destination of Greece, picking up a pop group and a mysterious American singer along the way.
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The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
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In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
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Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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Rhaena is cast out, but the rest of the Velaryon clan are closer than ever.
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“Clique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clique. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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