as in trio
a group of three
the theater piece is actually a triplet of comedy sketches, all of them having romantic love as their theme
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Recent Examples of triplet
The youngest three are triplets.
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Erica Chidi, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
The couple's son, Rocket, 17, was seen posing next to his mom and his 9-year-old triplet siblings — whose names have not been revealed — in a rare photo.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
In 2023, the triplets made their red carpet debut alongside their big brother for their dad's Louis Vuitton debut.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
What begins as a slow, lumbering triplet rhythm gradually morphs into a fleet and elegant quasi-acid jam; drums that start off gently turn tough and clattering before the whole thing fades out in a soft sunset glow.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
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Erica Chidi, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
The couple's son, Rocket, 17, was seen posing next to his mom and his 9-year-old triplet siblings — whose names have not been revealed — in a rare photo.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
In 2023, the triplets made their red carpet debut alongside their big brother for their dad's Louis Vuitton debut.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
What begins as a slow, lumbering triplet rhythm gradually morphs into a fleet and elegant quasi-acid jam; drums that start off gently turn tough and clattering before the whole thing fades out in a soft sunset glow.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triplet
Noun
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The trio will face off in a 2026 midterm primary this upcoming Tuesday, and the top two are most likely headed for a runoff later this year.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Burbank police had been tracking the getaway car with a GPS device and pulled the trio over shortly after.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 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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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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“Triplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triplet. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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