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
And, for poignancy’s sake, she features a couple of new-money in-crowd wannabes who wound up losing their life savings to Cotten’s company, Quadriga CX.
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
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
As someone who knows what it’s like to be outside a franchise fan club and therefore unable to benefit from efforts to service the in-crowd, I empathize with the newcomer’s frustration.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2019
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