as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a couplet of statues flank the entrance to the church
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Recent Examples of couplet
The second couplet is a statement of method, both of Tu Fu and of Weinberger.
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Wyatt Mason, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Some additional traditions preparing for the lunar new year include putting spring festival couplets on doors or windows and buying new clothes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Carroll characters abound, the dialogue is all in rhyming couplets.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2024
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With his sugary couplets and instantly hummable melody, Robinson had come up with a love song for the ages.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
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Wyatt Mason, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Some additional traditions preparing for the lunar new year include putting spring festival couplets on doors or windows and buying new clothes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Carroll characters abound, the dialogue is all in rhyming couplets.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2024
More:Detroit’s Grammy nominees: Eminem, Jack White, Karen Clark Sheard, CeCe Winans, more
More:Twinkie Clark to turn 70 with a concert befitting Detroit gospel royalty
With his sugary couplets and instantly hummable melody, Robinson had come up with a love song for the ages.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplet
Noun
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Citizen Bull: Last year’s juvenile champion, the leader of the Bob Baffert pair in this race, has only started once at three.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Shelton did a mix of casual and business attire in a pair of relaxed jeans and a blazer with a coordinated vest and button-down shirt and tie.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The couple met shortly after college and bonded over their love of basketball.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The couple had also filed for divorce in 2017, but those were then withdrawn.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The duo have teamed with Smartless Media, the company founded by Smartless hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and SiriusXM for a new podcast – Staying Alive.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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When host Andy Cohen asked the duo about the exit of castmate Garcelle Beauvais, their silence – and then catty answers – drew backlash from fans.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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“Couplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couplet. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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