as in trio
a group of three
the threesome has been playing music together since all three were in high school you don't see many threesomes at honeymoon resorts, but one bride had brought along her mother
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Emily in Paris star Lucas Bravo says the series should end in a 'threesome,' 'a throuple'
And what about Alfie?
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Paddy and Ciara then folded Ben into an embrace that was almost like a threesome.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2024
This could be the worst threesome to run California in a very long time.
—Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Brandon Burke, part of a threesome called Brewhead Entertainment, said his group will do a podcast at the anniversary celebration.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2024
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Paddy and Ciara then folded Ben into an embrace that was almost like a threesome.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2024
This could be the worst threesome to run California in a very long time.
—Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Brandon Burke, part of a threesome called Brewhead Entertainment, said his group will do a podcast at the anniversary celebration.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Threesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threesome. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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