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
Meanwhile, the terrorist sect has been rewarded for its efforts by Israeli strikes culminating in the total destruction of the Sanaa airport.
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The Editors, National Review, 8 May 2025
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Location: 505 E. Third St. | Find on Google Maps
The Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a part of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect of Buddhism, one of the oldest and most popular denominations in Japan.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
The sect’s seat was later moved from Yemen to Sidhpur, where its followers showcased their prosperity and wealth by building hundreds of opulent residences in the first half of the 20th century.
—Kalpana Sunder, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
For example, Pope Francis chose his papal name to honor St. Francis of Assisi, with his love for peace and nature, as well as his care for the poor and focus on cooperation between different sects of the church.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 8 May 2025
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Location: 505 E. Third St. | Find on Google Maps
The Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a part of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect of Buddhism, one of the oldest and most popular denominations in Japan.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
The sect’s seat was later moved from Yemen to Sidhpur, where its followers showcased their prosperity and wealth by building hundreds of opulent residences in the first half of the 20th century.
—Kalpana Sunder, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
For example, Pope Francis chose his papal name to honor St. Francis of Assisi, with his love for peace and nature, as well as his care for the poor and focus on cooperation between different sects of the church.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sect
Noun
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One new element of the Bears’ situation is how the Chicago faction in the legislature is openly working against the team’s move to the suburbs.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The bill narrowly passed the House last month after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) struck a fragile compromise with different factions of his conference.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
1 June 2025
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There is also the risk that Musk, who suggested the creation of a new political party on Thursday, spends against Republicans in 2026.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Or make a batch of Spring Negronis and call it a party.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Moving people pieces For Game 2, Panthers coach Paul Maurice moved Carter Verhaeghe to left wing with center Aleksander Barkov and right wing Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues down to the second line with Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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While the household survey tends to have more volatility, May’s readings from that particular wing of the report rang more alarm bells than usual.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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On the left-hand side of the stage, fans funnelled directly into a pen that added more pressure to fans against barriers with no route of escape.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The show’s promo art will even be emblazoned on the side of shuttle buses.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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“Sect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sect. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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