as in trio
a group of three
a triad of candlesticks on the mantel
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Recent Examples of triad
The results spoke to the true value of breaking down this dark but sacred triad into distinct classes.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Each triad of the three colors serves as a single pixel in the 1080p image.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The city was part of the ninth administrative district of Upper Egypt and was historically a worship center for the lioness goddess Repyt, who formed a religious triad with the fertility god Min of Akhmim and the child deity Kolanthes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The site was historically a worship center for the lioness goddess Repyt, who formed a religious triad with the fertility god Min of Akhmim and the child deity Kolanthes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Each triad of the three colors serves as a single pixel in the 1080p image.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The city was part of the ninth administrative district of Upper Egypt and was historically a worship center for the lioness goddess Repyt, who formed a religious triad with the fertility god Min of Akhmim and the child deity Kolanthes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The site was historically a worship center for the lioness goddess Repyt, who formed a religious triad with the fertility god Min of Akhmim and the child deity Kolanthes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triad
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Toronto was shorthanded in the frontcourt without starting center Temi Fagbenle (right shoulder), and the Sparks trio of bigs had a field day with 54 points in the paint.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Of that trio, Ejae is largely known for her work in K-pop, while the other two have primarily recorded other forms of music.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Lauren, Kawakubo, Yamamoto—they’re a powerful trinity, all possessing unshakable visions that continue to shape culture.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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As the first year of Leo’s historic pontificate comes to a close, the longtime missionary and Augustinian friar remains a stalwart champion of migrants, the poor and care for the environment, a trinity of issues at the core of his ministry.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Triad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triad. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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