as in couple
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together
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Recent Examples of pair
Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Butter yellow pairs beautifully with natural textures like rattan and light wood, or with deeper tones like navy or charcoal for contrast.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Style tip: Lean into the schoolgirl vibes and pair yours with a button-down shirt, vest, or pleated skirt.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Black smoke billows after a pair of inconclusive votes, while white smoke will immediately billow if a new pontiff is chosen.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Butter yellow pairs beautifully with natural textures like rattan and light wood, or with deeper tones like navy or charcoal for contrast.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Verb
For the first time ever, on May 24th, 2025, this private dining pop-up throws open its doors to the public for an exclusive lunch and dinner, offering a rare chance to indulge in a three-course tasting menu paired with exceptional wines, accompanied by the Riviera’s golden glow, of course.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Style tip: Lean into the schoolgirl vibes and pair yours with a button-down shirt, vest, or pleated skirt.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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An audience of about 75—who all seemed to be locals, except for me and a Dutch couple—roared and cheered as a gifted dancer named David Nieto shook the stage in a whir of heel stomps, wrist flicks, and head snaps.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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This has not been the type of start Wood has enjoyed the last couple of weeks.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Not only is Cena the Goat, but Zayn lost to him in their only singles match for the United States Championship.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The player is set to get richer after their ticket matched all five white balls.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The duo are spotted walking together on a rainy day in NYC.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Having finished atop a field of 73 duos to win the City Section pairs title three days earlier, Samantha Lortie and Savannah Rozell were seeking an even bigger prize Friday afternoon in Santa Monica.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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These elements mix humor and gravity into a rich, dynamic scene on a wooden panel that’s roughly four feet tall.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Amend the Soil Before planting, enrich the soil by mixing in organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure to improve texture, aeration, and nutrient availability.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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The media and retail giants signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to merge their respective cinema chains — Megabox and Lotte Cinema — creating what would become the nation’s largest theatrical exhibition entity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Once the top three from each bracket are solidified, the queens will merge with the rest of the top competitors from all three groups.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Heiss felt toward the relationship between them a kind of atavistic idealism, which connected the experience to relationships between the Greek erastes and eromenos.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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This delivery and presence is wholly original but feels connected to this history and craft of standup.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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