as in triple
having three units or parts
a triplex house that features a separate apartment on each floor
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Recent Examples of triplex
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Designer and writer David Netto says the handful that remain include the triplex penthouse at 625 Park Avenue, the former home of Helena Rubinstein, and John D. Rockefeller’s former 37-room duplex at 740 Park Avenue, now owned by Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
Eventually, Streisand gave up and renovated her triplex at the Ardsley on Central Park West, where buildings are known for being far more liberal in their requirements than across the park.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The plan calls for the 12 condos in four separate three-story, triplex buildings.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Designer and writer David Netto says the handful that remain include the triplex penthouse at 625 Park Avenue, the former home of Helena Rubinstein, and John D. Rockefeller’s former 37-room duplex at 740 Park Avenue, now owned by Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Urban Cottages of Little Rock Stay like a local at Urban Cottages, a 1923 triplex in the Governor's Mansion District with all the architectural charm the area is known for.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
Eventually, Streisand gave up and renovated her triplex at the Ardsley on Central Park West, where buildings are known for being far more liberal in their requirements than across the park.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triplex
Adjective
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It’s powered by triple Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 engines, which caused some grumbling among brand purists with a thirst for speed.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the same timespan last season, SJSU’s 2024 triple-crown winner and current Atlanta Falcon Nick Nash had 995 receiving yards.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The second house, a duplex, features three bedrooms and three bathrooms in each unit.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The extremely complex movement incorporates a special ruby duplex escapement and unites grande and petite sonnerie, alarm, and calendar functions.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While the odds of naturally conceiving identical triplets are low, so are delivering conjoined siblings.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Emerald has no need for men, using a sperm donor to create her perfect family of high-achieving triplets.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The hotel will have 148 guest rooms, including 25 suites and two penthouses.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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When a record-breaking sale of a new penthouse hits her desk, Diane’s questions about the buyer’s identity lead to what could be the story of a lifetime.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All three nuclear powers have established their own nuclear triad, consisting of ICBMs, submarines armed with ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable aircraft, which ensure their forces can survive a first strike and retaliate, thereby deterring a nuclear attack.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even America’s first full-length film, an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, featured the age-old romantic triad.—
John Ortved,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As technologies improve, conductive systems now achieve anywhere around 85-95% efficiency for both cars and trucks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Essential, convenience and efficiency always win.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Nuno’s emphasis on compactness without possession meant West Ham’s midfield often sat much closer to their defensive colleagues, leaving the attacking trio of Crysencio Summerville, Callum Wilson and Jarrod Bowen stranded higher up the pitch.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the full scent trio of two candles and a diffuser will run you less than $75 with sale prices.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Álvarez, who owned a modest condo in Tampa and incorporated a company there in April 2017, gave an exclusive telephone interview from her jail in Colombia, proclaiming her innocence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Click here for more photos of the Sierra Towers condo.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Triplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triplex. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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