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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a consort of doctors attended the case
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as in spouse
the person to whom another is married
it is the queen's eldest son and not her consort who is next in line for the throne
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as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the restaurant's sophisticated menu consorts seamlessly with its sleek, modern ambience
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Recent Examples of consort
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2024
In recent years, Gillian Anderson has taken on a number of roles portraying real-life high-profile women: first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, German princess consort Johanna Elisabeth and BBC journalist Emily Maitlis, to name a few.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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Noun
The relationship between the barbarian and his consort has quietly been one of the most compelling of the series.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2024
In recent years, Gillian Anderson has taken on a number of roles portraying real-life high-profile women: first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, German princess consort Johanna Elisabeth and BBC journalist Emily Maitlis, to name a few.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Verb
But he is detested by western militiamen, and is also known to consort with extremists.
—Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021
Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent.
—Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consort
Verb
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Lung conditions associated with clubbed fingernails include: Lung cancer: About 80% of secondary cases are triggered by lung cancer.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Feb. 2025
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That can add up quickly, so what are the risks associated with too much sugar in the body?—
Angela Altomare,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sephora is its the biggest wholesale deal so far: The beauty retailer carries some exclusive scents, including Carnivale, a fragrance that sells for $102 and blends together juicy mango, sandalwood and creamy vanilla.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Guridi’s tender and funny artwork adeptly captures the heart of the tale, blending lively, loose line drawings with just the right touch of color and texture.—
Barney Saltzberg,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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That includes parents who want some time to themselves or guests traveling without kids.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The fire truck was traveling north on South Congress Avenue and trying to make a left turn.—
David Fleshler,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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Overall, the study found that increases in average temperature, winter temperature and living density, alongside decreases in vegetation and funding for rat control, correlates with faster urban rat expansion.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fluoride's ability to prevent cavities was first identified in Colorado Springs, where naturally high fluoride levels correlated with fewer cavities, although there were signs of discoloration in teeth.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Kenny works seven days a week, so Roman says Eagles games are a great opportunity to bond.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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The group may plan to seek $109 million in bonding this year to keep the project on track.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Kenner police said the complaints will be referred to the corresponding jurisdictions for further investigation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The prediction of a mild winter has not corresponded with the weather so far.—
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Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The two have collaborated on the RFK Stadium bill and see eye-to-eye on priorities like tackling crime.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this year, Lee collaborated with Japanese men’s brand, Scye, on a collection that featured the Loco Jacket also made with Jelt Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2025
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Saquon Barkley Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley gave a modern update to the Canadian tuxedo, pairing a denim jacket and jeans in a coordinating navy hue.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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The two agencies announced a 20-month study to assess the potential for the district and forest preserves coordinating and sharing costs for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Consort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consort. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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