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dyad

noun

ˈdī-ˌad

Definition of dyad

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the book examines the doctor-patient dyad from several perspectives

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Recent Examples of dyad Therapy is shifting from the classic dyad of therapist-client to the new triad of therapist-AI-client, see my discussion at the link here. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Infiniti and Halliday joked about the amount of material at their disposal when getting into character as The Testaments' core dyad. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026 The league has existed as a Washington State-Oregon State dyad since August, when 10 of its dozen members officially absconded to other conferences. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dyad

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This 67-percent cotton pair from Mango would look so ‘50s chic with a crisp white button-down, thong kitten heels, and a hair scarf.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026
After opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions have scored eight goals in the past three games, with Mikel Oyarzabal notching a pair of braces.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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When William began dating Kate Middleton, now known as Princess Kate, their duo became a trio, with Harry accompanying the lovebirds to official engagements and glitzy ceremonies as the flame-haired third wheel.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Her boundless energy and warmth bring color to their lives and challenges the male duo to step out of their comfort zone, which is mostly in their heads.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

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