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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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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