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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a consort of doctors attended the case
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as in spouse
the person to whom another is married
it is the queen's eldest son and not her consort who is next in line for the throne
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as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the restaurant's sophisticated menu consorts seamlessly with its sleek, modern ambience
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Recent Examples of consort
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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Noun
Originally a mix of swamps and lagoons, Albert Park received its name in 1864 to honor Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
But he is detested by western militiamen, and is also known to consort with extremists.
—Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consort
Noun
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The filmmaker’s research into viral colonies and group organisms revealed a fascinating parallel to human society.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Fresh from their Spain tour, the choir will be performing a variety of American choral classics and gospel selections.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The honorees for the night are the late Pat Bass, LACHSA’s gospel choir director, retiring LACHSA theater department chair Lois Hunter, and Jerry Freedman, a longtime social studies teacher at the school.—
Daniel Kohn,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The individual, whose identity officials did not disclose, was hospitalized Thursday along with their spouse, who is also experiencing mild symptoms.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Transfers to spouses, but not to unmarried partners, are exempt.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Many people still associate these feelings of modern belonging with the loftiest human possibilities; hence the powerful emotions that are generated when they are brought together—at the Olympic Games, for instance, or the United Nations headquarters in New York.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Anger is not an emotion typically associated with Jeffries.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Combine the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Another photo taken from the moon’s surface appears to show a grouping of three small dots in the sky, with a transcript of communications between Apollo 17 operators revealing an exchange over the unknown objects.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Emerald also is in the midst of lining up financing for the market-rate units and another development partner.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Sofa waves travel at the speed of sound.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Consort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consort. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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