as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
one sect of medical researchers holds the minority view that the disease is not caused by that virus
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Recent Examples of sect
His arrest and sentencing to a tough prison camp will likely mark the end of a sect which had lasted for more than three decades.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
River Church is nondenominational Christian, a religious sect that's locally on the rise.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The sect emerged in the seventh century, after the Prophet Muhammad died, during a political dispute over leadership with mainstream Sunnis.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
The word ‘sect’ covers a fairly broad field, since, in fact, a religion could quickly fall under the definition of a sect.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
River Church is nondenominational Christian, a religious sect that's locally on the rise.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The sect emerged in the seventh century, after the Prophet Muhammad died, during a political dispute over leadership with mainstream Sunnis.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
The word ‘sect’ covers a fairly broad field, since, in fact, a religion could quickly fall under the definition of a sect.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sect
Noun
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In the preceding weeks, various factions in the Administration had pitched different tariff-implementation schemes.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The results paint a picture of a highly fragmented Democratic primary, with no single figure consolidating majority support and multiple ideological factions vying for influence.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Each vote of the commission must include members of both political parties to be successful.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Earlier on in the evening, Jenner was spotted leaving West Hollywood celebrity sushi joint fave Sushi Park, heading to the party.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
Noun
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This highly rated air fryer can cook up to 4 pounds of fries or chicken wings and also broils, roasts, bakes, reheats, and dehydrates.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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McClure recalled a short Memphis stretch during which the 6-foot-6 Brooks defended then-Washington wing Bradley Beal, Portland guard Damian Lillard and New Orleans forward Zion Williamson.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Where the negotiations with the Bengals stand Talks and tensions between Hamilton County and the Bengals have escalated as both sides have traded accusations of violating the Paycor Stadium lease.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Photos from the scene of the accident showed the Bentley all banged up, with severe damage to both sides near the front tires.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Sect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sect. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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