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ensemble

[ahn-sahm-buhl, -sahmb, ahn-sahn-bluh] / ɑnˈsɑm bəl, -ˈsɑmb, ɑ̃ˈsɑ̃ blə /




NOUN
clothing outfit
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Most of the ensemble is made up of exuberant nonprofessionals, at least one of whom agreed to barge into a scene for $50 and is so screamingly, gigglingly pesky that he’s well worth the money.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Of the four-person ensemble, I was most intrigued by Rachna Khatau, the wild card of the group whose roles are the most slyly scheming and unpredictable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Both Ross and Matarazzo are keen to acknowledge their fellow cast members and point out Rent is "an ensemble" piece.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

That is the level of dedication to this project, which becomes obvious once the ensemble activates their full powers.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

Lin-Manuel brought most of his cast along with him to Washington, a talented multiracial ensemble.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Silvana Armani, the Italian designer's niece, offered black-and-white dresses and ensembles, with necklines sometimes plunging all the way to the navel.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Acts can range from professional bands and student ensembles to casual players performing for an audience for the first time.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

From old Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe to adorning singer Sabrina Carpenter in a pearly dress reminiscent of the 90s, Mackie's ensembles felt new and exciting – even when they recalled a bygone age.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Not long ago, Mr. Threadgill began convening repertory ensembles to play material from his earlier groups.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

We’re known all over the city for being one of the best theater ensembles for teens, and we put plays on every year, inviting the whole community.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan


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