as in triad
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Plus, the show split up the sketch comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy, as Martin Herlihy moves to the writing staff and John Higgins leaves the show.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The September 15 ceremony at Gracie Mansion will also include an orchestra trio featuring musicians from current Broadway shows Maybe Happy Ending and Hell’s Kitchen.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
After Oliver and Loretta tie the knot, the trio discovers the dead body of Arconia doorman Lester in the courtyard fountain.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The campaign, shot by Italian photographer Alessio Boni, marks the second time the trio is fronting Bally ads, and will bow on Tuesday.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The September 15 ceremony at Gracie Mansion will also include an orchestra trio featuring musicians from current Broadway shows Maybe Happy Ending and Hell’s Kitchen.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
After Oliver and Loretta tie the knot, the trio discovers the dead body of Arconia doorman Lester in the courtyard fountain.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The campaign, shot by Italian photographer Alessio Boni, marks the second time the trio is fronting Bally ads, and will bow on Tuesday.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
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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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Second, the triad meets as a midway checkpoint.—
Linda Allen-Hardisty,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The trilogy fight between the two saw Shevchenko walk away from UFC 306 with the title back in her hands.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to working on the hit fantasy series, Raimi is also known for his roles in the Spider-Man trilogy, The Evil Dead, Ash vs Evil Dead and SeaQuest 2032.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Internal rumblings of the highest political order as the triumvirate attempts to mask its fractures.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cassandra Jennings’ role in the school’s interim leadership triumvirate will either be limited or eliminated, depending on the version of the MOU the SCUSD board approves.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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The solo ghost features seven LED lights while the triplets include 30.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Powell and Ellie are part of triplets with their brother Henry, and Lily arrived 17 months later.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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