quintets

Definition of quintetsnext
plural of quintet

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Noun
  • The entire cast is cast in trios.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Assembling the Ni-Ti tubes into a working elastocaloric regenerator—a type of heat exchanger—involved grouping them into trios, and tightly fitting them into a strong plastic casing.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Pairing the three-time All-Pro with star receiver Puka Nacua gave the Rams one of the NFL’s best duos, helping quarterback Matthew Stafford lead the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in a potential MVP season.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • And Williams and Storrie, the show’s stars, have become one of Hollywood’s favorite duos, with even fellow celebrities fawning over them.
    Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Quintets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintets. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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