dyad

noun

ˈdī-ˌad How to pronounce dyad (audio)
Definition of dyadnext
as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the book examines the doctor-patient dyad from several perspectives

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Recent Examples of dyad Most of the sharing dyads, almost 67 percent, were unrelated, so kinship also wasn’t a driving factor. — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024 Over the study period, researchers identified 52 full sibling dyads, 90 half sibling dyads, and 72 third-degree dyads among the sampled individuals. — Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Some similar relationships flower into productive, loving dyads. — Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023 Sometimes the other half of a Pecknoldian dyad isn’t even another person but a different version of the speaker himself. — Brandon Taylor, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for dyad
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  1. pair
  2. couple
  3. duo
  4. twain
Noun
  • Acknowledging mom's everyday love for leggings, this fresh pair is a thoughtful gift that elevates her athleisure style.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
  • But when McIlroy played it for the first time in 2024, with buddy Shane Lowry in a scheme apparently cooked up in a boozy post-Ryder Cup brunch, the pair found a way to A) have a great time in New Orleans, and B) win the tournament.
    — Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of pair
Noun
  • While couples today don’t need to adhere to every tradition when planning their wedding events, a bridal shower has a few etiquette protocols that many follow when arranging the party or attending as a guest.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The court found that the couple was indeed in violation of the HOA’s legally binding rules and therefore was required to pay the fines.
    — Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of couple
Noun
  • The Judd family — mother-daughter singing duo Naomi and Wynonna and actress Ashley — will be the focus of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries arriving next month.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The duo have teamed with Smartless Media, the company founded by Smartless hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and SiriusXM for a new podcast – Staying Alive.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of duo
Noun
  • Wondering where the twain meet with these veteran politicians?
    — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Moose wants Leon Draisaitl money, $14 million per year, and ne’er the twain.
    — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of twain

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“Dyad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyad. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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