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
In January 2017, Williams and Lasichanh grew their family by three with the arrival of their triplets, whose names have not been shared with the public.
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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
The new film will see the return of Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers as Fiona and Shrek and adds Zendaya as one of the couple's triplets.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Nov. 2025
One month into the conflict, Rania gives birth to triplets in a besieged hospital.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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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
The new film will see the return of Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers as Fiona and Shrek and adds Zendaya as one of the couple's triplets.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Nov. 2025
One month into the conflict, Rania gives birth to triplets in a besieged hospital.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triplet
Noun
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The trio fled; Cordell staggered to his feet, blood gushing from his face.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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That trio consists of just NASA's Christopher Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev of Russia's space agency Roscosmos.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 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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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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“Triplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triplet. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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