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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The couplets exemplify his greatest strengths in tandem: his slick diction and knack for stacking multi-syllabic rhymes together.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
As a tradition, many families put red paper decorations on the windows and the doors with couplets which also called chunlian.
—USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
The show’s language is contemporary but proceeds in a series of casual couplets, a device that can occasionally be distracting.
—Missy Frederick, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Written in black or gold on red paper, the couplets are placed outside of an Asian home with messages of gratitude and wishes for the new year, The National Museum of Asian Art explains.
—USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
As a tradition, many families put red paper decorations on the windows and the doors with couplets which also called chunlian.
—USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
The show’s language is contemporary but proceeds in a series of casual couplets, a device that can occasionally be distracting.
—Missy Frederick, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Written in black or gold on red paper, the couplets are placed outside of an Asian home with messages of gratitude and wishes for the new year, The National Museum of Asian Art explains.
—USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
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Lopez, who worked at Otro Cafe the day of the high-profile visit, found out the pair were headed to the restaurant only about an hour in advance.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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In the largest pythons, this translated to a circumference equal to a pair of 32-inch-waist jeans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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There are only six remaining couples, but fans will have to wait an extra week to see who makes it to the next round.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The couple has three young children: Ewan, 7, Vivek, 4, and Mirabel, 2. Where does JD Vance live?Haley BeMiller, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then, the duo sailed for ten days up the Alaskan Panhandle, before trekking 20 more miles to reach the peak.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Despite parting ways after their run on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, some fans think the duo have since reunited.Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Victorian world was cleft in twain, with men on one side, and women on the other.Hugh Ryan, Town & Country, 25 May 2022
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Never the twain shall meet.Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 1 July 2022
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“Couplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couplet. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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