as in triad
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Recent Examples of trio
This trio has the capacity to grasp nuance and integrate it into their thoughts and actions.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Carolina got by in the first round despite that trio only combining for one five-on-five point in four games.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Andris Mattson is the trumpet player for Moonchild, a jazz trio that's released six studio albums and toured for the last 15 years.
—Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Carolina got by in the first round despite that trio only combining for one five-on-five point in four games.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Andris Mattson is the trumpet player for Moonchild, a jazz trio that's released six studio albums and toured for the last 15 years.
—Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
Noun
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There would be a chord, a triad, then a bass note that wasn’t necessarily in that chord and then a melody that also wasn’t necessarily in the chord.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Todt, however, that trinity could’ve looked quite different had things gone a certain way.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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Grinding the berries, trinity and all, yields whole wheat flour.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Recent Instagram posts prompted fans to speculate that Beyoncé would be making an announcement of the final album of her trilogy.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Lourd snapped a photo during one of her mother Fisher's first scenes in the movie as Princess Leia, the iconic leading lady the late actress portrayed in the original three Star Wars movies and in the 2010s sequel trilogy.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The weight of expectation Colorado was part of a triumvirate that ran away with the Central Division’s three playoff positions.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In addition to her, he is survived by triplets Bradford, Derek and Veronica and daughter Abigail.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In addition to her, he is survived by triplets Bradford, Derek and Veronica, and daughter, Abigail.—
Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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