as in triad
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Recent Examples of trio
The trio is teaming up on a unique academic scholarship program — one that will allow 5-10 students every year to earn a full-ride scholarship to Davidson.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Baldoni later accused a trio of other insurers of breach of contract for refusing to cover litigation costs.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
The third album from the Montreal trio breaks free with restless energy and earnest, worldweary songwriting.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Baldoni later accused a trio of other insurers of breach of contract for refusing to cover litigation costs.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
The third album from the Montreal trio breaks free with restless energy and earnest, worldweary songwriting.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
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Actor Bradley Gibson works triple time in separate eras, taking on a triad of multigenerational roles in the Pique family tale.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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There would be a chord, a triad, then a bass note that wasn’t necessarily in that chord and then a melody that also wasn’t necessarily in the chord.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lauren, Kawakubo, Yamamoto—they’re a powerful trinity, all possessing unshakable visions that continue to shape culture.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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As the first year of Leo’s historic pontificate comes to a close, the longtime missionary and Augustinian friar remains a stalwart champion of migrants, the poor and care for the environment, a trinity of issues at the core of his ministry.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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However, he is best known for his turn as bureaucratic military officer Moff Jerjerrod in the final Star Wars movie of the original trilogy.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Kwan’s novel trilogy followed the romance of Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Nick Young (Henry Golding) as Rachel entered Nick’s elite world of billionaires in Singapore.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets have operated with a triumvirate of sorts, where the general manager is not necessarily the lead executive.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Since there was only one placenta for the triplets, Toney had a high-risk pregnancy.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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In 2000, Sterling’s wife gave birth to their triplets before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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