as in pairs
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 dyads
And sister-sister dyads have quite a bit of warmth in them.
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Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.
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Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.
—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyads
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
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Bermuda shorts are a hot commodity this summer, and this denim pair is sure to hug your curves in all the right places.
Noun
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A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
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While delaying benefits is typically optimal, a hypothetical 22% cut by 2033 significantly shifts optimal claiming ages for many single individuals, potentially encouraging earlier filing, but often not for married couples.
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“Dyads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyads. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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