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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 duos
There were some reports about the couple’s finances after their Netflix deal expired, but the two then went on to sign a first-look deal, similar to what other high-profile duos, like the Obamas, have signed.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The women on TV, those duos were so iconic to me, and there is a power.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ruben Amorim has spent pre-season alternating between two duos in central midfield.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
On August 14, Instagram dropped a brand new episode of their Close Friends Only podcast featuring one of basketball’s most dynamic duos.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Whether through books or on screen, audiences have been introduced to many detective duos.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Additional categories include Faction of the Year, featuring dominant groups like The OG Bloodline and The Judgment Day, and Tag Team of the Year, showcasing dynamic duos such as #DIY and Awesome Truth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meet the industry’s latest dynamic duos.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
The colors in these duos do just that.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The women on TV, those duos were so iconic to me, and there is a power.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ruben Amorim has spent pre-season alternating between two duos in central midfield.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
On August 14, Instagram dropped a brand new episode of their Close Friends Only podcast featuring one of basketball’s most dynamic duos.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Whether through books or on screen, audiences have been introduced to many detective duos.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Additional categories include Faction of the Year, featuring dominant groups like The OG Bloodline and The Judgment Day, and Tag Team of the Year, showcasing dynamic duos such as #DIY and Awesome Truth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meet the industry’s latest dynamic duos.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
The colors in these duos do just that.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duos
Noun
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Pair it with the burgundy leather trousers, based on our ski pants, with the calf zips open to show off a good pair of boots.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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After the announcement, Musk celebrated the vote on a stage at the shareholder meeting, dancing and laughing alongside a pair of robots.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a freestyle dance performed with other couples, Graziadei and partner Jenna Johnson performed a cha-cha as part of a redemption dance.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday night, couples are dancing to songs featured in past freestyle numbers.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Duos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duos. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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