Other Word Forms
- cliquishly adverb
- cliquishness noun
Etymology
Origin of cliquish
Example Sentences
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To me, he was a hero in a cliquish school.”
From Los Angeles Times
They claim accountant-verified objectivity but often appear cliquish and stuck in industry bubbles.
From New York Times
Her school’s faculty is cliquish and unwelcoming, and Penny often draws the ire of a few women who see her as a threat.
From Washington Post
“Football, it can kind of become cliquish,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Had he been unaware of a sometimes cliquish and toxic office culture, with another top aide, Chief of Staff Ana Guerrero, dishing out Facebook insults against prominent politicos?
From Los Angeles Times
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