inner circle

noun

1. a small, intimate, and often influential group of people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inner circle¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

That scenario, which is reportedly being considered by Trump and his inner circle, is not without its own issues.

From Salon

“Look, Matt Gaetz is a colleague of mine,” the Louisiana Republican said on “Fox News Sunday,” appearing after he was photographed alongside Trump and his inner circle over the weekend.

From Salon

With a Trump presidency on the horizon, the president-elect is choosing his inner circle.

From Los Angeles Times

Lutnick claims that any complaints are all sour grapes from people associated with Project 2025 who have apparently been excommunicated from Trump's inner circle for making the former president look bad.

From Salon

Lenz could have easily just limited awareness of her experiences to her inner circle and the occasional Hollywood mixer, where she writes that she experimented with telling some of her peers.

From Los Angeles Times