in-crowd
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of in-crowd
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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It’s like being part of the in-crowd for many, except the only barrier to entry is a relatively low monthly fee and perhaps a propensity for movie theater popcorn.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
In 1978’s “Grease,” she starred as the virginal Sandy Olsson, the new girl at Rydell High School circa 1959, taunted by the in-crowd for her shyness and prim apparel.
From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2022
Hardly anyone feels like they’re in with the in-crowd.
From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2022
Looking back today, what Denise Bombardier recalls most about the exchange is the scathing reception she then got from the Paris literary in-crowd.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2020
She’s carved out a pretty devoted following as part of an in-crowd of fellow unabashedly awkward women like Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson, Maya Erskine, and Quinta Brunson.
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2019
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