triumvirate
noun
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The first triumvirate of the Roman Republic, which consisted of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, was simply an alliance or partnership, not a formal institution of the government. The alliance didn't last long, however, and Caesar eventually emerged with total power. This led to his assassination, after which a second triumvirate took over, with Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus dividing the Roman world among themselves. But these triumvirs also soon turned on one another, with Octavian alone taking power; in time he would become Rome's first emperor.
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George Bradt, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Finally, the third and final build of Bilgin’s 263-foot superyacht series, Al Reem, completed the triumvirate, clearly engraving the boutique yacht builder’s status as a leader within the industry.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Headlining this year’s Workshop & Masterclass series is a triumvirate of cinematic heavyweights.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2017, after Exeter lost in the League Two play-off final to Blackpool, the EFL Young Player of the Year joined Championship side Brentford and went on to form a potent triumvirate with Said Benrahma and Neal Maupay, and then Benrahma and Bryan Mbeumo.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
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“Triumvirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triumvirate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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