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twosome

noun

ˈtü-səm

Definition of twosome

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together those sisters are a constant twosome, going everywhere together

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Recent Examples of twosome Young love While Ariana and Hudson called it quits after season 1, the twosome looked very cozy at Sunday’s event. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 Other Healthy Snack Options While this twosome is obviously a standout, both experts agree there are plenty of alternative pairings to choose from. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026 Because this skid the Padres are in is going to turn into a full-on careen off a cliff if the terrifically talented twosome doesn’t stop being terrible. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026 Bad news for Brooks — this signature event has players in twosomes off the first tee, one right after the other. — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twosome

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Noun

Wheaton North kicked deep this time, and Thomas ran for a pair of first downs to secure Wheaton Warrenville South’s win.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Folks throw on their nice pair of jeans, or some good earrings, to come here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pair

Noun

In the celebrated 2017 novel Pachinko, Min Jin Lee’s multigenerational saga about a Korean family who emigrate to imperial Japan, a pastor meets with a young couple, the Baeks, on the eve of their departure.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Even so, the new regime has expressed optimism about aiding the potential of Pluto, which had been largely neglected for the previous couple of years.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of couple

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Charlotte reshared the post to her own Instagram Stories page while Gellar posted another snap to her Stories, in which the duo are both smiling for the camera.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026
Among the guests at the launch celebration were Coco Rocha and Debbie Harry, weaving through the space and stopping at the backlit bar for drinks, nodding along to the sounds of DJ duo Las Flaquitas.

— Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

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