clique
Plural
cliques
1
a small, exclusive group of individuals who share similar interests, attitudes, or social status
- In high school, there was a clique of popular kids who always hung out together and rarely interacted with anyone else.
- Despite being invited to the party, she felt like an outsider as she observed the tight-knit clique chatting and laughing amongst themselves.
- The workplace seemed divided into cliques, with each department forming its own close-knit group.
- It was challenging for new employees to break into the clique of longtime staff members who had established strong bonds over the years.
- The clique of artists often collaborated on projects together, sharing ideas and inspiration within their close circle.
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