as in trio
a group of three
a triad of candlesticks on the mantel
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Recent Examples of triad
Experts say multi-partner families are increasingly common in the Bay Area — Chloe noted they were recently outbid for a house by another triad with a child.
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
While the lack of Brazilian titles at Cannes bringing a bitter taste to the start of summer festival season, many producers and directors have emphasized a desire to look beyond the big European triad of Berlin, Cannes and Venice as launching pads.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 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
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
While the lack of Brazilian titles at Cannes bringing a bitter taste to the start of summer festival season, many producers and directors have emphasized a desire to look beyond the big European triad of Berlin, Cannes and Venice as launching pads.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triad
Noun
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That trio headlines a team that has had to deal with military action and uncertainty within both their home country and the wider Arab Gulf region.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The trio have led publicity campaigns for hundreds of films and series, in addition to major festival and awards initiatives.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In my holy trinity of designers, Mugler is at the top, then John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Art, resistance, and community, a holy trinity.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Triad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triad. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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