as in pairs
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 couplets
Algorithms for Toddlers is a whole semester of undergraduate algorithms condensed into 14 illustrated pages with rhyming couplets.
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Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplets
Noun
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Earlier, the agency released a pair of images of a person of interest in the case that showed a man in a stairwell wearing a black long sleeve shirt with an American flag, jeans, sunglasses and a dark hat.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wu pulled in more than 60% of the vote, while Kraft had around 29% support when the race was called for the pair.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The pair orbit a significant distance from the icy world, farther out in relation to the dwarf planet's size than expected.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These aren’t newlyweds; these couples have been together for decades!—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Among the deceased were retirees, newlyweds, elderly couples, young families and transplants from New York and Latin America.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Couplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couplets. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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