BINARY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

binary

adjective

as in dual

consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined a binary star is a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation

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Recent Examples of binary Non-binary people are individuals who identify as neither a man nor a woman and can sometimes be transgender, though not always. —

Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 However, when stars have a binary partner, white dwarfs can spring back to life like cosmic vampires by stripping material off these companion stars. —

Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026 For a time, Schoenbrun’s new film plays things relatively straight, eschewing the bright colors and black-light fluorescence of the non-binary director’s first two films. —

Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026 In this respect and others, Harper feels like a carbon copy of Asia Kate Dillon’s non-binary financial wizard Taylor Mason on Billions, one of the clearer influences on this series. —

Scott Tobias, Vulture, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for binary

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Vessels of Other Worlds is a connected dual-city exhibition spanning two continents that explores the cycle of life, Buddhist beliefs, Catholic rituals, water symbolism and futuristic imagery.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Under Brown, dual-center minutes were scarce — at least until the Knicks fell behind 2-1 in the first round against Atlanta.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026