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 was photographed waving to the cheering crowds and surveying the sprawling tourist area, which includes water features like surf pools and water slides.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 June 2025
The trio is tasked with obtaining the creatures’ DNA, which holds vital biomaterials that would aid in making a revolutionary drug.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
The iconic musician is survived by his daughters with Marilyn Rovell, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, who formed ’90s pop trio Wilson Phillips with Chynna Phillips, who is the daughter of The Mamas and the Papas members John and Michelle Phillips.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 June 2025
The Canadian singer has now scored a trio of champions on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs list — an impressive feat considering Billboard only introduced the tally earlier this year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 June 2025
The trio is tasked with obtaining the creatures’ DNA, which holds vital biomaterials that would aid in making a revolutionary drug.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
The iconic musician is survived by his daughters with Marilyn Rovell, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, who formed ’90s pop trio Wilson Phillips with Chynna Phillips, who is the daughter of The Mamas and the Papas members John and Michelle Phillips.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 June 2025
The Canadian singer has now scored a trio of champions on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs list — an impressive feat considering Billboard only introduced the tally earlier this year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
Noun
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This triad of capabilities allows AI PCs to handle edge AI applications with efficiency.—
Ajith Sankaran,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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To avoid the looming launcher cliff in the crucial sea component of its nuclear triad, however, the United States must build a larger number of Columbia-class submarines in the 2040s and beyond—at least 14, and perhaps more, to hedge against the further growth of adversaries’ arsenals.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Speaking of what’s kosher to talk about in regards to 28 Years Later…: There’s had been rumors that Cillian Murphy’s Jim would make an appearance in this new film, thus connecting this final trilogy entry to its ground-zero starting point.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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With death also comes life, and humanity is the throughline of the planned trilogy, set to continue with the forthcoming sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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The fete kicked off with a surprise reunion between host Kristen Bell and The Good Place co-stars Ted Danson and William Jackson Harper, who paid homage to the steamy triumvirate in Luca Guadagnino’s tennis drama Challengers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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The bass triplets and sub-bass quarter notes that power the track pump out with high energy.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
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The triplets represent 25% of all red pandas born in North American zoos last year.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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