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
Joined by his pals, comedian Gillis and football Hall of Famer Manning, the trio naturally get up to no good in the spot.
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Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
The campaign features the trio mingling at a wedding and mayhem ensuing when a Bud Light keg rolls down a steel hill.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
It was released with the trio of Rogers, Kim Carnes and James Ingram singing it.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Cosmetics, bottling up exactly what makes the makeup brand’s Power Grip Primer, Halo Glow Liquid Filter, and Camo Collection special by turning those elusive qualities into a trio of eau de parfums.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
The campaign features the trio mingling at a wedding and mayhem ensuing when a Bud Light keg rolls down a steel hill.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
It was released with the trio of Rogers, Kim Carnes and James Ingram singing it.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Cosmetics, bottling up exactly what makes the makeup brand’s Power Grip Primer, Halo Glow Liquid Filter, and Camo Collection special by turning those elusive qualities into a trio of eau de parfums.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
Noun
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The methodology involves a patented Metabolic Code, which analyzes more than 70 key biomarkers across five health triads.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Farmhouses, Farm Estate Lots, and Crescent Lodge Villas make up the triad of offerings within the private enclave that prioritizes biophilic design principles.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Castlery Jonathan top-grain leather sofa is overstuffed, inviting, and supportive—the holy trinity of comfort.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2026
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Also a Peabody award winner, Andor was created by writer-director Tony Gilroy, whose previous credits include Rogue One, as well as the original Bourne trilogy and Michael Clayton, and his expertise in action and espionage is on full display here.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Despite movie-watching typically being an individual experience, the audience seemed connected for this trilogy.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 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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Now, nearly 20 years later, her story of loss — and hope restored with the birth of triplets in 2008 — continues to resonate with a community who loved her then, and now.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The youngest three are triplets.—
Erica Chidi,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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