as in triad
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Recent Examples of trio
In true cowboy fashion, the trio rides their horses over to the party.
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Three years ago, the trio was selected to cover the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Australia and New Zealand, marking the first time an all-female American crew officiated a Women’s World Cup final.
—Jaide Timm-Garcia, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The trio that makes the core of Maserati‘s lineup is getting some attention for 2027.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Three years ago, the trio was selected to cover the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Australia and New Zealand, marking the first time an all-female American crew officiated a Women’s World Cup final.
—Jaide Timm-Garcia, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The trio that makes the core of Maserati‘s lineup is getting some attention for 2027.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
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Beyond missiles and bombers The triad is more than launch platforms.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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The executive triad and Gervais’s team worked with CBS to find middle ground between the network method and the Love Island spirit.—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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In my holy trinity of designers, Mugler is at the top, then John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Art, resistance, and community, a holy trinity.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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According to Yamate, the pair was also influenced by Alan Silvestri, who composed scores for Ephron's Bewitched, the Back to the Future trilogy, Forrest Gump, and more.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Becoming George completes a trilogy of acclaimed biographies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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McKennie, along with Malik Tillman and Tyler Adams, formed a lethal triumvirate that dominated the midfield against Paraguay.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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There is simply no arguing with this triumvirate.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Hospital announced on social media that hospital staff recently helped deliver four sets of triplets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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From 1998 to 2023, the triplet and multiple birth rate in the United States declined 62%, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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