septet

noun

Definition of septetnext
as in quartet

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Recent Examples of septet The historic surge was attributed in part to the comeback activities of BTS following their military hiatus — hard proof that the septet’s cultural gravity bends entire economies. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 Certainly, but no one would mistake it for something the septet has had lying around since 2022. — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026 Suga was the final member to be discharged in June 2025, clearing the way for the boys to get back in the studio as a septet. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 The artificial septet also nabbed the trophy for worst supporting actor. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for septet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for septet
  1. quartet
  2. quintet
  3. sextet
  4. trio
  5. duo
  6. octet
  7. troupe
Noun
  • Supported by piano, bass and drums, the quartet blended jazz, soul and groove-driven improvisation, with Tillotson’s rich voice and melodic flute lines creating a distinctive sound.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Pugnello is entirely produced by the quartet, and mixed by Fox.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026
Definition of quartet
Noun
  • Completing the quintet is Gigi (Gemma Chan), an online follower and airline pilot who’s somehow worked her way into Hollis’s real-life inner circle.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Yes, Childs is several decades younger than the other members of Sellers’ quintet.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of quintet
Noun
  • But amid the journey, the sextet wind up in jail.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • Of his continent’s Qatar 2022 sextet, only Algerian official Mustapha Ghorbal was selected for this tournament.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of sextet
Noun
  • Chris Brown fills a trio of slots, while Kehlani appears twice.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, the trio of once-top prospects, seem to have regressed.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • When William began dating Kate Middleton, now known as Princess Kate, their duo became a trio, with Harry accompanying the lovebirds to official engagements and glitzy ceremonies as the flame-haired third wheel.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Her boundless energy and warmth bring color to their lives and challenges the male duo to step out of their comfort zone, which is mostly in their heads.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of duo
Noun
  • The only member of this octet who hasn’t looked like a lock for the playoff rotation, Gonzalez saw meaningful playing time in just one of Boston’s final seven games.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Stephen Uhl will accompany the octet.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of octet
Noun
  • Amazingly, it's only been about a year and a half since the troupe last hit the list with a new song.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Sachs said his first film, Vaudeville, about a traveling theater troupe, set the ground for his latest movie.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Definition of troupe

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“Septet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/septet. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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