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duo

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō

Definition of duo

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo

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Recent Examples of duo The duo's defiance paved the way for a resolution to condemn socialism, a key election-year messaging bill for the GOP that drew glaring defections among Democrats, many of whom were incensed at the turn of events. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The duo is the latest to join stars like Jodie Foster and Rashida Jones, who sported similar footwear styles earlier this summer. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 The duo had always dreamt of working on something original that honored Filipino culture together. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 While wearing matching maroon outfits, the season 35 Dancing With the Stars duo gave Entertainment Weekly insight into their practices, following the cast reveal in New York City on Wednesday. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duo

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Their summer window, which included signing the former Manchester United pair Millie Turner and Lisa Fjeldstad Naalsund, was eye-catching.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The first pair of Emmy ceremonies, formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys, are held over two nights, two weekends before the Primetime Emmy Awards, and honor many of the behind-the-scenes workers and craftspeople in television.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of pair

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There’s something ineffably touching about the effect on Mi-ok of being around the wealthy couple.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
And even then, the evidence of that instruction proves elusive in this sprawling drama about two very different couples who are brought together by the violent suppression of a workers’ strike at a major Korean metals factory.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

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