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Definition of duplexnext
as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined a duplex apartment with all of the bedrooms on the second floor

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noun

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Adjective
The project consists of 10 duplex-style homes of 1,300 square feet apiece, with three bedrooms, attached two-car garages and private yards. Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2022 For the penthouses, Herzog and de Meuron worked alongside structural engineers AKT to create the unique features within each duplex penthouse and interior designer Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio to create lovely homes. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2022
Noun
Moffat’s 900-square-foot space is part of a duplex, sharing a wall with another home. Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026 For the duplex penthouses, there are no ramps or elevators inside, but both levels are accessible through the hallways outside. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duplex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplex
Adjective
  • Iranian missiles, meanwhile, struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in dual attacks not far from Israel’s main nuclear research center.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Orbital compute network Elon Musk outlined a dual-chip strategy for the Terafab initiative, aimed at scaling AI and autonomous systems across Earth and space.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Hermès has launched a new flagship featuring Thailand’s first triplex, while Prada unveiled its first duplex store at IconSiam.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Occupying the top three floors of the six-story structure, a flight up from the main entry, the triplex features a trio of bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a powder room across roughly 2,800 square feet.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Writer-director Luchina Fisher’s documentary The Dads, a portrait of assorted American fathers trying to support their trans and non-binary children in these dark times, is both painfully timely and blessedly hopeful, a warning and a balm in one handy package.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Unlike classical communication systems, which transmit information in binary form, quantum communication uses quantum bits, or qubits.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The arrival sequence leans more private club than typical condo.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The next day, FBI agents went to Holmes’ condo on the 43rd floor of a high-rise building on McClurg Court and left a contact card, according to the complaint.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • His first season was remarkable, with the double wins against Duke the twin highlights of his coaching career — although a loss to Kansas in the national championship after holding a big lead was jarringly similar in spirit to Thursday’s shocker of a loss to VCU.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Rosner’s twin sister, Lanie, is Benet’s catcher and has committed to Southern Illinois.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These materials reflect the efficiency of natural systems while offering exceptional mechanical and functional properties for industrial use.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The ledger is wiped clean for March Madness, though, and Nebraska comes in ranking 14th in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency, per Bart Torvik.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Recently, the council approved a plan to demolish the Regal Edwards Big Newport theater, creating space for twin 22-story residential condos and penthouses.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The rooms The hotel features 148 rooms, including 25 suites and two penthouses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The place had belonged to a former photography director of this magazine, Jordan Schaps, who started renting the 700-square-foot floor-through for $135 a month in 1975.
    Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2025
  • With its floor-through dwellings, celebrity penthouse, secret passageways, and camaraderie (begrudging or otherwise) between residents both longtime and new, the Arconia is a world within itself.
    Scarlett Harris, Architectural Digest, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Duplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplex. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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