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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 Before long, Colin has buzzed his hair and fallen in with Ray’s biker gang, many of whose members are paired off in sub-dom dyads of their own. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026 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 Worse, a third nuclear superpower, China, is turning the former dyad into a triad. — Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025 While about 90 percent of migratory bird species form stable dyads, about half of those last only for a breeding season. — Nathan H. Lents, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dyad

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Noun

As the half continued, Colleyville Heritage cut the lead with a pair of 18-yard TDs from sophomore quarterback Lane Vargas to wide receivers Lucas Sunwall and Sameer Johnson.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
The pair first visited on the morning of their fall 2026 show in February, and signed a deal in August.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pair

Noun

She was represented by an attorney, and, as is standard in surrogacy cases, there was an agreement — a contract — between the French couple and the woman.

— Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the couple for more information on Becca’s cancer diagnosis and her upcoming treatment.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of couple

Noun

With little information circulating about the duo, the anonymity surrounding February’s Album only adds to its sense of mystery.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
But now the mother-daughter duo behind Belgian lifestyle label Bernadette are thinking about the next generation.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

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