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
Most of the sharing dyads, almost 67 percent, were unrelated, so kinship also wasn’t a driving factor.
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Over the study period, researchers identified 52 full sibling dyads, 90 half sibling dyads, and 72 third-degree dyads among the sampled individuals.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Some similar relationships flower into productive, loving dyads.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023
Sometimes the other half of a Pecknoldian dyad isn’t even another person but a different version of the speaker himself.
—Brandon Taylor, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Over the study period, researchers identified 52 full sibling dyads, 90 half sibling dyads, and 72 third-degree dyads among the sampled individuals.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Some similar relationships flower into productive, loving dyads.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023
Sometimes the other half of a Pecknoldian dyad isn’t even another person but a different version of the speaker himself.
—Brandon Taylor, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyad
Noun
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The Cowboys restocked at receiver with Marshall’s 2024 leading receiver, Christian Fitzpatrick, and a pair of Division II stars: Cam Abshire (Emory & Henry) and Terrill Davis (Central Oklahoma).—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The pair — whose goal was to carry out a crime inspired by the movie Scream — were both sentenced to life in prison, per the Associated Press.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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While couples today don’t need to adhere to every tradition when planning their wedding events, a bridal shower has a few etiquette protocols that many follow when arranging the party or attending as a guest.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The court found that the couple was indeed in violation of the HOA’s legally binding rules and therefore was required to pay the fines.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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The duo's service to the community extended beyond schools and older people.—
Sophia Veneziano,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The duo have an ease, often finishing each other’s sentences.—
Thessaly La Force,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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Wondering where the twain meet with these veteran politicians?—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Moose wants Leon Draisaitl money, $14 million per year, and ne’er the twain.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Dyad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyad. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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