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
Carroll characters abound, the dialogue is all in rhyming couplets.
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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
In the final verse, the rapper drops a caustic couplet taking aim at Israel’s nearly year-long war in Gaza sparked by the Oct. 7 raid by Hamas militants on Israel that resulted in the killing of more than 1,200 and the kidnapping of more than 250 men, women and children.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2024
Yet, Em has been privy to the whispers, even responding to them on occasion, particularly in the form of a couplet.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 July 2024
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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
In the final verse, the rapper drops a caustic couplet taking aim at Israel’s nearly year-long war in Gaza sparked by the Oct. 7 raid by Hamas militants on Israel that resulted in the killing of more than 1,200 and the kidnapping of more than 250 men, women and children.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2024
Yet, Em has been privy to the whispers, even responding to them on occasion, particularly in the form of a couplet.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplet
Noun
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The pair share three children: Claire, Quinn and Elizabeth.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Air still takes a minimalist approach to ports, with a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports (both on the left side) and a headphone jack (on the right).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is a primary example of love winning–congratulations to the couple!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
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The couple had been granted temporary protection from deportation while their claims for asylum were being adjudicated.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Under the pact, the duo will develop and produce series through their company Midwest Livestock, Inc.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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The dynamic duo charmed everyone in their path, including two Russian models who were offering caviar bites from IKRAA.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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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 24 Mar. 2025.
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