as in couple
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together
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Recent Examples of pair
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 Lululemon’s hottest accessory—its signature belt bags—are always in style, and this icy blue colorway pairs well with most neutrals. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 Throw it over a swimsuit for pool-to-lunch, or pair it with nice jewelry for dinner. —Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pair
Noun
And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage. —Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 Lululemon’s hottest accessory—its signature belt bags—are always in style, and this icy blue colorway pairs well with most neutrals. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Netflix has in recent years leaned heavily on its ability to pair advertisers with its programming in unique fashion. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 Throw it over a swimsuit for pool-to-lunch, or pair it with nice jewelry for dinner. —Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
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Portman — daughter of a fertility doctor — said she was raised hearing about the difficulties some couples face when trying to start a family.— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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In the early 1960s, the couple moved back to Chicago when David began teaching at the U of C's law school.— Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Burke has rare size at nearly 6-foot-9, and a nasty disposition to match.— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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The subtle yellows and rust oranges of the upholstery match the shades of the rising sun, with terracotta mugs at the tea and coffee counter and bright pops of red from the centre tables in the living area.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Boards of Canada have concluded their mysterious, monthlong teaser campaign by announcing Inferno, the Scottish duo’s first album since 2013.— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
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Ballet sequences from the duo’s most iconic roles and performances together drive the story, using movement and cinematic fantasy to reveal the truth behind a couple as famous in their day as The Beatles.— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.— Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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This week in Atlanta, work remotely during a DJ set at a cafe, experiment with caviar and street food or get tickets to a supper club combining Korean and Indian flavors.— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Remove pan from heat and mix 1 tsp.— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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Consumer response has been mixed, but Apple continues to sell boatloads of iPhones, and users are getting plenty of AI options on those devices —just from other companies.— Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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These pits can merge to form larger depressions, with floors often covered in polygonal patterns resulting from stresses caused by water freezing and sublimating as Mars' climate changes across the aeons, triggered by changes in the Red Planet's axial tilt.— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Holly Wheeler, Kontoor VP of global marketing, said the company is thrilled to partner with Chaco and merge their worlds.— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Reported and narrated by journalist Teresa Krug, who knew Samia personally, the series blends first-hand accounts, archival Olympic audio, and original reporting to uncover both the promise and the costs of chasing the Olympic dream.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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On the edges of the creeks there was a wild mass of flowers which looked more like art than nature, so profusely and fantastically were their vivid colors blended together.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Mike Schein went the distance with seven strikeouts and allowed only two hits, and Jason Weeks connected for a three-run home run as Billerica bested Haverhill in five innings in the Merrimack Valley Conference.— Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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