as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
one sect of medical researchers holds the minority view that the disease is not caused by that virus
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Recent Examples of sect
Additionally, the community where measles is spreading has been the home of a sect of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a group that had a charismatic leader named Warren Jeffs who sowed distrust in vaccines.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
In Unchosen, a new psychological drama on Netflix, Rosie (Molly Windsor) and Adam (Asa Butterfield), are a married couple living inside the Fellowship of the Divine, a secluded religious sect where strict rules govern behavior, intimacy, and punishment.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
In this way, Paul turned the heresy of a tiny sect of Messianic Jews into the dominant religious and cultural architecture of the West for the next couple of thousand years.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
It's been four years since Christine Marie and Tolga Katas infiltrated Samuel Bateman's polygamist sect while working on a documentary — a daring move that would eventually lead to his conviction.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
In Unchosen, a new psychological drama on Netflix, Rosie (Molly Windsor) and Adam (Asa Butterfield), are a married couple living inside the Fellowship of the Divine, a secluded religious sect where strict rules govern behavior, intimacy, and punishment.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
In this way, Paul turned the heresy of a tiny sect of Messianic Jews into the dominant religious and cultural architecture of the West for the next couple of thousand years.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
It's been four years since Christine Marie and Tolga Katas infiltrated Samuel Bateman's polygamist sect while working on a documentary — a daring move that would eventually lead to his conviction.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sect
Noun
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But there’s another faction of the fan base that is enamored with Cameron Boozer.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The anti-deal faction had hoped to remove him, and tried to delay the vote, but ultimately failed.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The article explores the 1991 United States Supreme Court case that involved the rights of new political parties following the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In many cases, the more valuable contribution is the ability to step back, recognize where interests overlap, and help create outcomes that benefit more than one party.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The 30-year-old wing brings back deadeye shooting to a roster that often struggles to knock down shots.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Converted in 1995, the 17th-century convent also includes two Republican-era wings (which now brace the deliciously cool outdoor pool) that the Accor hotel group subsequently renovated with equal savoir faire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Accessibility An accessible room is found in the Hartford Wing on the garden side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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“Sect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sect. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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