inner circle
noun
: a small group of people who lead a government or an organization or who are close to its leader
The President has an inner circle of advisers.
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Sam Mendes and Sony’s upcoming four-part series of biopics about The Beatles has expanded its cast, this time adding figures in the Fab Four’s inner circle such as family members, roadies and press officers.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2025
Keeping his fanboy origins a secret, Matthew manipulates his way into Oliver’s inner circle using little more than flattery and an understanding of social-media-age mores.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
If your inner circle has its fair share of tech-heads, this leather band will elevate their Apple Watch into some nice armcandy.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Zelenskyy has previously railed against corrupt officials, but signs that a corruption scandal may have stretched into his inner circle may provide more ammunition to critics of further support for Ukraine.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Nov. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2025
Keeping his fanboy origins a secret, Matthew manipulates his way into Oliver’s inner circle using little more than flattery and an understanding of social-media-age mores.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
If your inner circle has its fair share of tech-heads, this leather band will elevate their Apple Watch into some nice armcandy.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Zelenskyy has previously railed against corrupt officials, but signs that a corruption scandal may have stretched into his inner circle may provide more ammunition to critics of further support for Ukraine.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Inner circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20circle. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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