as in triads
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Recent Examples of trios
There were duets, solos, trios, groups.
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Revelations are found within interactions between characters who end up in small configurations — pairs or trios — to whisper about what’s really going on.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Pick between all-in-one trios, carry-on-friendly bundles, and even suitcases with smart features like cup holders.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Now, find deals ranging from vital concealers, to lipstick trios.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Most hockey coaches switch up their forward trios within a game, but this season the Chicago Blackhawks bench boss routinely makes radical changes from game to game.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
For 12 seasons, Curry, Green and Thompson formed one of the best trios of all time.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Revelations are found within interactions between characters who end up in small configurations — pairs or trios — to whisper about what’s really going on.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Pick between all-in-one trios, carry-on-friendly bundles, and even suitcases with smart features like cup holders.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Now, find deals ranging from vital concealers, to lipstick trios.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Most hockey coaches switch up their forward trios within a game, but this season the Chicago Blackhawks bench boss routinely makes radical changes from game to game.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
For 12 seasons, Curry, Green and Thompson formed one of the best trios of all time.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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