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trio

noun

ˈtrē-(ˌ)ō

Definition of trio

as in triad

a group of three the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone

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Recent Examples of trio Presumably, the same trio of OpenAI models will appear in Antigravity, but Google has not specified. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 Along with the tempo and play-making trio, West Virginia’s philosophy also revolves heavily around getting playmakers in space. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 Another set of execs and filmmakers wouldn’t have bellied up to this grim, gross anti-hero to round out their first trio of movies meant to reset a massive franchise. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026 Prior to Todd’s birth on February 24 of that year, the trio moved to a home on Conway Avenue in Holmby Hills. — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trio

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Abrosimov said resuming serial production would strengthen Russia’s technological independence and support the long-term development of its Long-Range Aviation fleet and the airborne component of the country’s nuclear triad.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
The story takes place in a conservative rural community where two members of a polyamorous triad marry to keep up appearances.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of triad

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Milne pointed to Goldee’s menu, which offers unique twists to the traditional Texas trinity of barbecue — brisket, ribs and sausage.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Yet each member of this trinity eventually decamped to Paris after planting their roots in the United Kingdom.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of trinity

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The film even spawned a three-film franchise, with the entire trilogy eventually pulling in over one billion dollars in box office bucks.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
The WandaVision trilogy is coming to its conclusion later this month with VisionQuest, which premiered October 13 and will continue to air weekly until all eight episodes are dropped November 10.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of trilogy

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Since then, he’s kicked around with HAIM while turning one third of its Los Angelino triumvirate, Alana Haim, into a screen actress.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
This triumvirate uses their voices, their power, their compassion to embody this virtuous cycle of generosity and reciprocity without forfeiting their personhood, bodies, or resources to anyone.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of triumvirate

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In 1999, demonic rollerblading triplets armed with hockey sticks laid cross-checks on the likes of Bud Cort and Chris Rock in Kevin Smith’s Dogma.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Kaelie Tomalak, who is a triplet and has a brother, Brody, who plays football for the North Stars, threw for 4,292 yards and 60 touchdowns this season.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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