as in trio
a group of three
a triad of candlesticks on the mantel
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Recent Examples of triad
The Pentagon designed the triad to ensure no single strike could eliminate all three legs.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
At one moment in the concerto, the soloist—here the brilliant, committed young pianist Jeonghwan Kim—silently depresses a C-major triad with the left hand and then bangs out a C-major triad with the right, so that the lower strings resonate.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The March 2-3, 2026, total lunar eclipse will mark the third in a triad of consecutive total lunar eclipses within a lunar year.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Total lunar eclipses — which always occur during a full moon — often arrive in triads, accompanied by at least one solar eclipse two weeks before and/or after.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
At one moment in the concerto, the soloist—here the brilliant, committed young pianist Jeonghwan Kim—silently depresses a C-major triad with the left hand and then bangs out a C-major triad with the right, so that the lower strings resonate.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The March 2-3, 2026, total lunar eclipse will mark the third in a triad of consecutive total lunar eclipses within a lunar year.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Total lunar eclipses — which always occur during a full moon — often arrive in triads, accompanied by at least one solar eclipse two weeks before and/or after.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triad
Noun
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Nuno’s emphasis on compactness without possession meant West Ham’s midfield often sat much closer to their defensive colleagues, leaving the attacking trio of Crysencio Summerville, Callum Wilson and Jarrod Bowen stranded higher up the pitch.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the full scent trio of two candles and a diffuser will run you less than $75 with sale prices.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The power of an abiding trinity is also not lost on Winter, who will be interacting with three women in their sixties and beyond, the ardor of long lives adding dimension to the dance.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Triad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triad. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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