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 Some similar relationships flower into productive, loving dyads. — Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023 Regardless of dyad type, participants who were touched consumed more alcohol than participants who were not touched. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012 Because the data for each pair are interdependent, the data were analyzed at the level of the dyad. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2012 Interpersonal gazing in dyads, when the two individuals in the dyad stare at each other in the eyes, is investigated in 20 healthy young individuals at low illumination for 10-min. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 25 Aug. 2015 See All Example Sentences for dyad
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  1. pair
  2. couple
  3. duo
  4. twain
Noun
  • One summer dinner date led to many more, and the pair fell in love over the next year.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The pair communicated mostly through text messages, according to the report.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of pair
Noun
  • While half of the videos generated appeared to depict an interracial couple, the other half featured two people who appeared Black.
    — Reece Rogers, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
  • While waiting on a nice British couple, Alex accidentally inserts herself into their political conversation.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of couple
Noun
  • Under the pact, the duo will develop and produce series through their company Midwest Livestock, Inc.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The dynamic duo charmed everyone in their path, including two Russian models who were offering caviar bites from IKRAA.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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