DUPLEX Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈdü-ˌpleks

Definition of duplex

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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Recent Examples of duplex

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

All four of these models have a manufacturer’s speed rating of 45 simplex (one-sided) pages per minute (ppm) or 90 two-sided (duplex) images per minute (ipm, where each page side is counted as an image). — David English, PC Magazine, 20 June 2026 The duplex Campo Marzio Suite offers plenty of space to relax. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for duplex

Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplex

Adjective

Jackson Moni scored 18 points for the Warriors (0-2), who have two teams in the dual-site California Classic, one in Sacramento and one at Chase Center in San Francisco.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Soundcore Liberty 5 Noise Cancelling Earbuds The Soundcore Liberty 5 drops cinematic sound directly onto your travel kit by embedding official multi-directional Dolby Audio processing inside dual wool paper diaphragm drivers.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of dual

Noun

The triplex spans about 8,900 square feet, plus another 3,400 square feet of outdoor space, including a private rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and outdoor kitchen.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Shaun mowed the greens, sometimes pushing by hand or, when the triplex was working, atop his riding mower.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Definition of triplex

Adjective

But contrary to this, the majority of stars aren't so antisocial, existing in binary partnerships bound together by gravity.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 July 2026
Hiltz competes in women’s events, but identifies as non-binary and transgender, using they/them pronouns.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of binary

Noun

Part of the delay may be that homeowners are still learning that selling an ADU as a condo is an option.

— Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Lawyers for the remaining condo owners fighting the developer noted in court that the state’s lawyers asked to join the case on behalf of Two Roads Development shortly after the company gave $25,000 to Uthmeier’s campaign.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of condo

Adjective

Last month, a man is believed to have fatally shot his 10-year-old twin sons before turning the gun on himself in Canoga Park.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Caroline has been invited to a meeting of the Women’s Society led by Jemma James, which gives Mary and Laura the perfect opportunity to spend some time with Jemma and Eli’s twin daughters, Romanzy and Edith.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026

Definition of twin

Noun

That was no more evident than when Kansas jumped from 104th in yards per play to 5th, and from 91st to 5th in passing efficiency.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Prioritize efficiency, unleash thermal recovery and accelerate smarter system design.

— Kathleen “Katie” McGinty, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of efficiency

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