septet

noun

Definition of septetnext
as in quartet

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Recent Examples of septet Joined by her septet and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Reineke, Joy performed a medley of tunes — her own originals as well as standards and more obscure selections within the vocal jazz canon — to rapturous applause. — Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 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 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
  • Two years ago, the Puerto Rican quartet Chuwi, made up of siblings Wester, Lorén, and Willy Aldarondo and their family friend Adrián Lopez, were a young indie band.
    — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • To do this with a quartet of bonus cuts tacked at the end of his third album of the year is just fine.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of quartet
Noun
  • The quintet performed the song Stateside this summer, becoming the first homegrown Filipino act to play Lollapalooza.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon just released a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie on Prime Video, helmed by Mike Flanagan, who made his name with a quintet of limited horror series on Netflix between 2018 and 2023, starting with The Haunting of Hill House.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of quintet
Noun
  • In recent years, the sextet have continued to prove their staying power.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The British sextet will lean into its first nine albums and use digital visual technology for the first time.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sextet
Noun
  • The films form a trio of emotional studies of adolescence shaped by grief.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Hopefully, Miami can begin to reap the benefits from the lumps that the trio of defensive linemen — Grant, Phillips and Biggers — received during their up-and-down rookie campaigns in 2025.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • The JSerra passing duo of Kate Meier and Tessa Russell has been unstoppable.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The duo eventually turned to their studio audience, asking them to choose between Lucas and Javi.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 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
  • The documentary chronicles the women’s theater troupe that emerged in San Francisco in the 1970s and ‘80s.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The eight-episode show, which follows a dance troupe at a Catholic school, was created by Quinn Shephard.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of troupe

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“Septet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/septet. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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