dyads

plural of dyad
as in pairs
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 dyads And sister-sister dyads have quite a bit of warmth in them. — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026 After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026 Before long, Colin has buzzed his hair and fallen in with Ray’s biker gang, many of whose members are paired off in sub-dom dyads of their own. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • The show sees six pairs of contestants attempt to track down some of the biggest brains in Britain – six individuals known as The Chasers – in undisclosed locations across Europe.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • During our dinner at Jean-Georges, no fewer than five couples made their way through the dining room; not to eat, but just to take pictures of the views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Growing up amid high divorce rates has also made younger couples more conscious of protecting their financial independence.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Dyads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyads. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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