as in triad
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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This fan-favorite sci-fi dramedy follows a trio of supernatural beings integrating with modern society.
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
How to find Betelgeuse: First, identify the trio of stars that make up Orion’s belt.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
That’s going to be a big factor in their relationship and kind of creates a trio of those three.
—Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
The Tomb Raider voice actress shared a trio of photos on Instagram a couple of weeks after Alan popped the question, including one of baby Hayden touching the engagement ring's stone.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
How to find Betelgeuse: First, identify the trio of stars that make up Orion’s belt.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
That’s going to be a big factor in their relationship and kind of creates a trio of those three.
—Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
The Tomb Raider voice actress shared a trio of photos on Instagram a couple of weeks after Alan popped the question, including one of baby Hayden touching the engagement ring's stone.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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