as in triple
having three units or parts
a triplex house that features a separate apartment on each floor
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Recent Examples of triplex
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 June 2025
The current layout includes a one-bedroom garden apartment (perfect for guests, nannies, or passive income) and a four-bedroom triplex above.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Astoria Townhomes will put about 118 duplex and triplex for-sale townhomes on about 11.73 acres, according to a press release.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Under those rules, a St. Paul duplex or triplex that is not owner-occupied may lease out one short-term rental.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 June 2025
The current layout includes a one-bedroom garden apartment (perfect for guests, nannies, or passive income) and a four-bedroom triplex above.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
Click here to see more photos of the triplex apartment in Manhattan.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Astoria Townhomes will put about 118 duplex and triplex for-sale townhomes on about 11.73 acres, according to a press release.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triplex
Adjective
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There have only been two years on record that North Texas has never reached triple digits — 1906 and 1973.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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In Dallas, temperatures could reach 100 degrees on Thursday and Friday for the first time this year and Kansas City, which hasn’t seen 100-degree weather in two years, could also hit triple digits.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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West Metro Fire Rescue crews and Lakewood police responded to the 1700 block of Cody Street at 7:15 p.m. after several people called 911 about a fire at a duplex, the agencies said Saturday.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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Medical personnel attempted to treat her injuries, but she was pronounced dead at 9:50 a.m. The landlord, who lived in the upper unit of the duplex, told police that his assailant had entered the unit by force before shooting him several times.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 July 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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The record-breaking deal follows the 137 million dirhams sale of the Nobu Residences penthouse.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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From $676 per night. Perks: Air conditioning, high-speed Wifi, in-unit laundry Nestled in a gorgeous Modernist building steps from Passeig de Gràcia, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment is a serene design retreat in one of the city’s most happening districts.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Only the first and last chords in the sequence are solid triads, the rest tinged by dissonance to one degree or another.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Hakim’s triad includes gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The firm claims to have identified tens of thousands of crypto casinos worldwide, each exploiting the same regulatory loopholes with devastating efficiency.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mayor Tyrone Garner and Unified Government department heads emphasized their efficiency in delivering assistance to affected residents.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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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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Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella also posed for photos by a trio of towering ice sculptures, designed to look like the number 20, a ship's steering wheel and an under-the-sea scene featuring a sea horse and turtle.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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In the first six months of this year, single family permits are down 25% while permits for apartments and condos are up 18%.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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An upcoming Long Island City tower with plans for around 560 rentals and condos is touting an amenity package that will feature courts, as is a 515,000-square-foot mixed-use project in Mott Haven that’s in the works.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
31 July 2025
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“Triplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triplex. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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