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duo

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō

Definition of duo

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo

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Recent Examples of duo Other second-line names on this year’s poster include Willie Nelson and Family, Kelly Clarkson, who will make her Stagecoach debut, perennial rock band Journey, rapper Pitbull, country sibling duo Brothers Osborne, and the songwriter Hardy. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 Many astronomers still argue that little red dots are traditional black holes — even the new duo. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 He was paired with Fortescue on Saturday, with that duo on the ice for two of the Flyers’ three goals. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The duo says techniques like vertical farming and switching to a low- or no-meat diet could reduce water use. — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duo

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Their summer window, which included signing the former Manchester United pair Millie Turner and Lisa Fjeldstad Naalsund, was eye-catching.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The first pair of Emmy ceremonies, formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys, are held over two nights, two weekends before the Primetime Emmy Awards, and honor many of the behind-the-scenes workers and craftspeople in television.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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The charges were upgraded to felonies and the couple was taken back into custody on Friday.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
The tender family comedy stars Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas (The Mask of Zorro) and Eva Birthistle (Bad Sisters) as a divorced couple who struggle to maintain the minimum communication required to share custody of their beloved only child Rose.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

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