sextet

noun

Definition of sextetnext
as in quartet

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Recent Examples of sextet 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 His all-star sextet includes vibraphone star Stefon Harris. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 The reflection comes early in a boisterous hour-plus with the sextet — Glen Powell (Chad Powers), Owen Wilson (Stick), Zach Braff (Scrubs), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man) and Riz Ahmed (Bait) — gathered at The Georgian Hotel for THR‘s annual Comedy Actor Emmy Roundtable. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 The taillamps are stars as well, though in a sextet formation. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sextet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sextet
  1. quartet
  2. quintet
  3. trio
  4. duo
  5. septet
  6. octet
  7. troupe
Noun
  • Viral memes and videos are often good for only ephemeral dopamine hits, but leave the elixir to the humor and talent of the Gregory Brothers, a longtime musical quartet.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Down a third of its crew (and periodically appearing as a trio), the quartet-for-now seeks modern girl-group chart history while nagged by uncertainty and controversy that extends to their music.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of quartet
Noun
  • The show’s central quintet reside in the childhood home of Samir, whose semi-retired parents are on an apparently indefinite tour of the national parks.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
  • To refer to the Manhattanite rock quintet as third best in any context feels like music sacrilege.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of quintet
Noun
  • Tomlin, Fonda and Parton played a trio of secretaries who took revenge on their sexist boss by kidnapping him and enacting changes in the workplace in his name.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The trio is accused of opening bank accounts to receive the money.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • Josey will appear opposite his dad, actor Ryan Dorsey, as a father-son duo in Evan Coury’s debut feature.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Fergie, 51, marked the milestone with an Instagram carousel featuring photos of Axl throughout the years, including a throwback of the singer holding him as a toddler as well as a more recent snapshot of the mother-son duo at dinner together.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of duo
Noun
  • The group remains winless after five nominations, but the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category may give the septet its clearest path to a first trophy as a performing act.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Another musical high point was Venutian Wetland by viibra, a flute septet founded to support an album and subsequent tours by Björk in 2016.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of septet
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
  • The reigning troupe, Rocky Horror in Abundance, currently performs at Avenue 912 at 202 West Ridge Road in Griffith.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • His teacher advised him to check out the renowned improv troupe Second City.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of troupe

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