Thesaurus results for DUO

duo

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō

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 Tom Dreesen, who opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years and became part of the United States' first interracial stand-up comedy duo, died on Wednesday, June 17. —

Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 June 2026 As the duo celebrates a decade of podcasting, look back at Rogers and Yang’s most memorable moments in photos. —

Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 The brother and sister duo still run the restaurant today. —

Phillip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 The four additional categories announced Tuesday by the Recording Academy include best Latin song, best traditional pop vocal performance, best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance and best traditional folk album. —

ABC News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for duo

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Barrel jeans continue to dominate the denim conversation, and this floral pair is a fun twist on the trend.

— Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Larys convinced Aegon to ride out the Dance of the Dragons in Essos, but the pair doesn’t make it as far as Duskendale before they’re intercepted by Rhaenyra’s soldiers.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026