dyads

plural of dyad
as in pairs
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the book examines the doctor-patient dyad from several perspectives

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Noun
  • Lisa also wore a pair of black tights emblazoned with the Louis Vuitton logo.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The pair met in a lecture hall and dated for six years before marrying.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The pair didn’t immediately produce any eggs, which isn’t uncommon, according to Parker.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
  • At the end of the finale episode, it was revealed that the pair have met each other's families and Alexe still plans on moving to Chicago to live with Andrew.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Alexe and Andrew and Spencer and Jess are the final two couples and Spencer and Jess do get engaged in the finale.
    Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The next morning, the remaining couples pack up and prepare to leave paradise.
    Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Dyads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyads. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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