as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo
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Even more titillating: Rose and guitarist Slash, the Johnson and Young of American rock, were in attendance at the Rose Bowl — their walk through the crowd inciting thousands to gasp and crane their necks for a look at the duo.
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The actress turned 46 on Saturday, April 19, and her eldest child, son Ryder Russell Robinson, marked the occasion by sharing a sweet throwback photo of the duo on his Instagram Stories.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Given that duo’s presence, there was a very good chance Rak-Sakyi would have featured regularly in Coventry’s ongoing Premier League promotion bid, earning invaluable experience in the process.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The Judd family — mother-daughter singing duo Naomi and Wynonna and actress Ashley — will be the focus of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries arriving next month.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The actress turned 46 on Saturday, April 19, and her eldest child, son Ryder Russell Robinson, marked the occasion by sharing a sweet throwback photo of the duo on his Instagram Stories.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Given that duo’s presence, there was a very good chance Rak-Sakyi would have featured regularly in Coventry’s ongoing Premier League promotion bid, earning invaluable experience in the process.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The Judd family — mother-daughter singing duo Naomi and Wynonna and actress Ashley — will be the focus of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries arriving next month.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duo
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Meanwhile, the men’s collection reimagines the brand’s iconic silhouettes — the 502 Taper, 555 Relaxed Straight, and the classic 505 Regular —the original zip fly created in 1976 — beloved for its versatile straight leg that flatters all body types and pairs with just about anything.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The dark line that cuts across the bright glow of these protostars is a cloud of gas and dust, more than 2,000 times wider than the distance between Earth and the sun, falling in on the pair of protostars.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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The couple is also parents to a daughter named Mia.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Friends of Big Bear Valley, a non-profit organization that runs a 24-hour live feed to monitor local eagles, has given the world the ability to watch beloved eagle couple Jackie and Shadow raise their young in real time.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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