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
Speaking of which, Maison Margiela’s trio of warm and spicy scents can cut through any seasonal chill with cozy fragrances meant to channel Autumn Vibes, a fireside nook, and a moody jazz club.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
In one photo, the trio rocked cowboy hats, and in another, showed off their smiles.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 Aug. 2025
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Astros are interested in a trio of St. Louis Cardinals left-handed bats.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Exhibitions on display for Free Week This season, the museum features a trio of compelling solo exhibitions, each showcasing distinct cultural voices.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
In one photo, the trio rocked cowboy hats, and in another, showed off their smiles.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 Aug. 2025
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Astros are interested in a trio of St. Louis Cardinals left-handed bats.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Exhibitions on display for Free Week This season, the museum features a trio of compelling solo exhibitions, each showcasing distinct cultural voices.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
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Peace through strength, of America’s nuclear triad intersecting land, air, sea with connectivity into space and cyberspace, is a military capability that Iran does not have and will never achieve.—
Brooke Taylor,
Boston Herald,
24 July 2025
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Quantum technology, in particular, forms one part of a new strategic triad, alongside AI and cyber resilience, that will determine global influence for decades.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In the photo, which Lourd shared on Instagram, her son Kingston and daughter Jackson looked up at a TV playing 1983’s Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, the third film in the original Star Wars trilogy.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Gunn said Cooper came to embody the role because of their previous working relationship on the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, in which the actor voiced the fierce raccoon Rocket.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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Not surprisingly, its 2025 proxy statement reveals the toxic governance triumvirate – incentives, incompetence and indifference – that lures troublesome attention from both hackers and activists.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Brittany suffered various complications after giving birth to her triplets, GMA reported, including postpartum preeclampsia, cardiomyopathy and heart failure.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Samberg was referring to a 2018 documentary that followed a pair of identical triplets who were separated at birth by the Louise Wise adoption agency.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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