as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a couplet of statues flank the entrance to the church
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Recent Examples of couplet
The song and album aren’t always as piercing as the couplet, but brevity allows Showbiz!
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The couplets are clunky at best, and at times downright confused.
—Jonny Coleman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The second couplet is a statement of method, both of Tu Fu and of Weinberger.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Some additional traditions preparing for the lunar new year include putting spring festival couplets on doors or windows and buying new clothes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The couplets are clunky at best, and at times downright confused.
—Jonny Coleman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The second couplet is a statement of method, both of Tu Fu and of Weinberger.
—Wyatt Mason, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Some additional traditions preparing for the lunar new year include putting spring festival couplets on doors or windows and buying new clothes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplet
Noun
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The Cowboys restocked at receiver with Marshall’s 2024 leading receiver, Christian Fitzpatrick, and a pair of Division II stars: Cam Abshire (Emory & Henry) and Terrill Davis (Central Oklahoma).—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the men’s collection reimagines the brand’s iconic silhouettes — the 502 Taper, 555 Relaxed Straight, and the classic 505 Regular —the original zip fly created in 1976 — beloved for its versatile straight leg that flatters all body types and pairs with just about anything.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The couple got married on March 23, 1985, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the second day of their visit, the outlet shared that the couple would spend time with local schoolchildren for outdoor learning.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 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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Matthews and Marner are certainly strong defensively in their own right, just not to the level of Florida’s Selke finalist duo.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The Eiffel Tower is warped and displaced, the Arc de Triomphe hewn in twain.—
Joshua Rivera,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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Wondering where the twain meet with these veteran politicians?—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Couplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couplet. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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