noun
a small, exclusive group of people who share similar interests or tastes
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The research team formed a clique to work together on the project.
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I heard that the popular kids at school have a clique that hangs out together all the time.
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I don't want to be part of their clique, they're too exclusive.
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In the world of politics, it's important to be part of the right clique to gain influence.