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dyads

noun

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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The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Patrick Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, has become the toast of the NFL after winning a pair of Super Bowls.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

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Sleep specialists say a sleep divorce can actually be healthy when couples communicate openly and stay intentional about time together.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Nearly three-quarters of Americans, 72%, said couples should discuss finances before getting married or moving in together.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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