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
The trio favor a clean, uncluttered sound that’s reminiscent of ’90s country without being designed as a throwback.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
The formula features colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and algae hydrogel—a potent trio for those prone to dryness, irritation, or environmental stressors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Later, guests can enjoy a 3-course Sunday Supper featuring the signature Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, soup or salad, and a dessert trio, all for $49.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
And on Friday, after a small hesitation by the trio at the water, they were released into the Pacific Ocean in Redondo Beach.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
The formula features colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and algae hydrogel—a potent trio for those prone to dryness, irritation, or environmental stressors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Later, guests can enjoy a 3-course Sunday Supper featuring the signature Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, soup or salad, and a dessert trio, all for $49.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
And on Friday, after a small hesitation by the trio at the water, they were released into the Pacific Ocean in Redondo Beach.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
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Maintaining operational compatibility across both submarine generations is intended to preserve continuity within the United States’ nuclear triad as the fleet evolves, reports Army Recognition.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In his speech, Putin referred to the Russian nuclear triad, which is the country’s three-pronged system for delivering nuclear weapons, designed to ensure a credible second-strike capability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ditching her social media ‘trinity’ Nguyen’s own road to appstinence was winding.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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On her new single—a piano ballad of dubious sincerity—Canadian DJ and songwriter Brat Star invokes Paltrow’s greatest role as one-third of a holy trinity of disaffection.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Housemaid’s Secret, based on the second novel in McFadden’s bestselling trilogy, has Sweeney eyeing to return to star and exec produce, and co-star Michele Morrone also looking to reprise.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The duo received an Academy Award nomination for their script for the original film in the trilogy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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What a triumvirate of irritation.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There can’t be too many quotes attributed to such an incongruous triumvirate, but then there are few instruments as polarizing as the squeeze-box.—
Jonathan Margolis,
Air Mail,
24 Jan. 2026
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The threat triplet and insurance freezes have permanently destroyed the return on investment for high-risk geography.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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While the outer star is located at around the same distance from the stellar triplet as the distance from Jupiter to the sun, the inner stellar sub-system would fit within the orbit of Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, around our star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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