as in symphony
a usually large group of musicians playing together
the orchestra will be performing a selection of Beethoven pieces tomorrow night
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Recent Examples of orchestra
In many ways, the future employee may look less like a traditional individual contributor and more like a first-time conductor stepping in front of an orchestra that already knows how to play.
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Folds spent eight years as artistic adviser to that orchestra at the Kennedy Center which culminated with that live album.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Nolan instructed Göransson not to use an orchestra in the score, if only to subvert expectations for a swords-and-sandals film.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Folds spent eight years as artistic adviser to that orchestra at the Kennedy Center which culminated with that live album.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Nolan instructed Göransson not to use an orchestra in the score, if only to subvert expectations for a swords-and-sandals film.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestra
Noun
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The symphony will play selections from Copland, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The 89-year-old Glass has composed more than 30 operas, 14 symphonies, 13 concertos as well as film soundtracks and other works.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestra. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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