en·sem·ble
än-ˈsäm-bəl 
äⁿ-
: a group producing a single effect: such as
a
: concerted music of two or more parts
b
: a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories
c(1)
: the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble
(2)
: a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers
especially
: corps de ballet
: emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance
ensemble acting
Examples of ensemble in a Sentence
Noun
We went to listen to a new jazz ensemble.
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
The actor performed an ensemble piece.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Moriah Peters Moriah Peters made a bold statement with her unconventional ensemble.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
The three storylines—performed, in this production, by an ensemble cast including Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Brandon Uranowitz, Caissie Levy, and Ben Levi Ross—intersect in a gripping combustion of hope and terror that fires the melting pot of this country.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Pic’s eclectic ensemble also includes Gwyneth Paltrow, musician Tyler, The Creator, Odessa A’zion, magician Penn Jillette, Shark Tank panelist and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful), Fran Drescher, Sandra Bernhard, and filmmaker Abel Ferrara.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Moriah Peters Moriah Peters made a bold statement with her unconventional ensemble.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Actor, singer, rapper, dancer and producer Ramadan, whose slew of box office hits includes The Legend, and The Diesel, leads an ensemble cast.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
The three storylines—performed, in this production, by an ensemble cast including Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Brandon Uranowitz, Caissie Levy, and Ben Levi Ross—intersect in a gripping combustion of hope and terror that fires the melting pot of this country.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Ensemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensemble. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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