as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
a binary star is a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of binary
The act also affirmed the right to self-identify as transgender or non-binary.
—
Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The title is binary; the work is not.
—Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026
While humanity's knowledge of our solar system's small worlds is slowly growing thanks to missions from across the globe, such as NASA's OSIRIS-REx (now OSIRIS-APEX), JAXA's Hayabusa2 and China's Tianwen-2, Hera will also be performing the first survey of a binary asteroid system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This is an issue that unfortunately people think is binary.
—Faith Salie, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for binary
Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The title is binary; the work is not.
—Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026
While humanity's knowledge of our solar system's small worlds is slowly growing thanks to missions from across the globe, such as NASA's OSIRIS-REx (now OSIRIS-APEX), JAXA's Hayabusa2 and China's Tianwen-2, Hera will also be performing the first survey of a binary asteroid system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This is an issue that unfortunately people think is binary.
—Faith Salie, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for binary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
Adjective
-
Personal Microderm Pro features smooth glide caps, dual speed settings and a full range of exfoliation discs to customize your treatment.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Romvari’s images are distinguished by their dual sense of logical efficacy and aesthetic loft.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
That comes on the heels of the closure of the Phillips 66 twin refinery in the Los Angeles area late last year.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
-
For years, twin sisters from the Seattle area, Cathy and Jeanne Roiter, have been fixtures in this world — champions, fan favorites, and, until now, teammates.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
