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Definition of duplexnext
as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined a duplex apartment with all of the bedrooms on the second floor

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noun

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Adjective
The project consists of 10 duplex-style homes of 1,300 square feet apiece, with three bedrooms, attached two-car garages and private yards. Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2022 For the penthouses, Herzog and de Meuron worked alongside structural engineers AKT to create the unique features within each duplex penthouse and interior designer Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio to create lovely homes. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2022
Noun
Moffat’s 900-square-foot space is part of a duplex, sharing a wall with another home. Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026 For the duplex penthouses, there are no ramps or elevators inside, but both levels are accessible through the hallways outside. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duplex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplex
Adjective
  • Avid entertainers and wellness enthusiasts will love the 6,950-square-foot home and its chef’s kitchen with dual islands.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The dynamic is a real problem for the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of price stability and full employment.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Hermès has launched a new flagship featuring Thailand’s first triplex, while Prada unveiled its first duplex store at IconSiam.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Occupying the top three floors of the six-story structure, a flight up from the main entry, the triplex features a trio of bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a powder room across roughly 2,800 square feet.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The title is binary; the work is not.
    Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026
  • This unexpected outcome could provide new insights into binary asteroid systems and, crucially, how their orbits change after impacts.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the unit itself, The Avery markets a full-service lifestyle — more of a vertical resort than traditional condo building — where the amenities are part of the pitch.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Plott and Finch are board members for the SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods, a volunteer group advocating for the interests of 38 neighborhoods and condo associations in the area.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • His first season was remarkable, with the double wins against Duke the twin highlights of his coaching career — although a loss to Kansas in the national championship after holding a big lead was jarringly similar in spirit to Thursday’s shocker of a loss to VCU.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Rosner’s twin sister, Lanie, is Benet’s catcher and has committed to Southern Illinois.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But the transition from accumulation to preservation introduces a different kind of calculus — one where tax efficiency can matter as much as market returns.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In total, 80 Clarkson will have just 112 residences, ranging from two-bedroom to sprawling seven-bedroom homes, with options that include duplexes, half floors, full floors, and penthouses.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Recently, the council approved a plan to demolish the Regal Edwards Big Newport theater, creating space for twin 22-story residential condos and penthouses.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The place had belonged to a former photography director of this magazine, Jordan Schaps, who started renting the 700-square-foot floor-through for $135 a month in 1975.
    Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2025
  • With its floor-through dwellings, celebrity penthouse, secret passageways, and camaraderie (begrudging or otherwise) between residents both longtime and new, the Arconia is a world within itself.
    Scarlett Harris, Architectural Digest, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Duplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplex. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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