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cluster

[kluhs-ter] / ˈklʌs tər /
NOUN
group of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
array assemblage band batch bunch bundle chunk clump collection knot
STRONG
bevy blob body clutch covey crew gathering hunk lot pack party set
Antonyms
STRONGEST
individual
STRONG
one
VERB
assemble, group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bundle flock gather round up
STRONG
accumulate aggregate associate bunch collect cumulate package parcel
WEAK
bunch up crowd around gang around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse divide scatter separate spread
WEAK
dissemble let go

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for cluster?
The word cluster often refers to a group of things of the same kind that are held together—a bundle. Sometimes, it specifically refers to a group of things that grow together, like a cluster of grapes. A synonym for this sense is bunch. More generally, the word cluster can refer to any collection of things positioned closely together. These things can be tangible, as in There is a cluster of people around the gate, or intangible, as in data cluster or Epidemiologists are tracking multiple outbreak clusters.  A very general synonym is group (or, perhaps more precisely, grouping). The word clutch can also refer to a group or bunch of things. Cluster can also be used as a verb meaning to form into such a group. Synonyms are assemble, gather, and the verb sense of group. What is another name for a cluster of flowers? A cluster of flowers is more commonly known as a bunch of flowers or simply a bouquet. The word clutch could also be used.
How do you use cluster in a sentence?
Cluster refers to close groups. It can refer to both tangible and intangible things. Here are some examples of cluster in a sentence:
  • It’s right over there, near that cluster of bushes.
  • I think we’ll find our answer by analyzing these data clusters. 
  • The people clustered around the stage to hear the speech.

Example Sentences

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But high-profile departures have continued steadily, including a cluster of notable names last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Chatter about the building could be heard in every cluster of guests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"A little cluster of stomach stones, with two leg bones sticking out indicates that the animal was not fully pulled apart before it has hit the fossil record," Clarke said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

A particular pressure point is a cluster of uninhabited outcrops Japan calls Senkaku and China calls Diaoyu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I don’t find any more on my legs, but as I gaze at my arms, I see a little cluster of them by my elbow, like white freckles.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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