The term consort refers to a person who is married or in a close relationship with another individual, usually someone of high social standing. In music, it can refer to a piece played by an ensemble or orchestra, often as part of a larger work.
Usage examples
The royal consort attended the gala event alongside the king.
The musicians formed a consort and performed a beautiful symphony.
She chose to consort with people who shared her passion for environmental conservation.
The detective questioned the suspects about their possible consorts during the time of the crime.
The company decided to consort with a renowned advertising agency to boost their brand awareness.
The journalist refused to consort with biased sources and aimed for objective reporting.
His choice to consort with known criminals tarnished his reputation.
The prince was expected to choose a suitable consort to become his future queen.
The artist found inspiration in the natural world and its consort of colors.
Tanisha Crichlow (Portrait of Henrietta Maria of France, Queen Consort of England, Scotland and Ireland), 2015 oil on canvas painting: 72 x 60 inches (182.9 x 152.4 cm) framed: 83 x 71 inches (210.8 x 180.3 cm) KW - PA15 - 022 (skny.com)
FGF23 works in consort with kidney - produced vitamin D and the pet's parathyroid glands — small glands in your pets neck - to keep phosphorus and calcium at optimum levels. (2ndchance.info)
Robots cut the curvy blocks that make up this stone tower, which Palestinian studio AAU Anastas has built in the V&A's Simon Sainsbury Gallery Prince Consort Gallery for this year's London Design Festival. (dezeen.com)