as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo
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The movie tells the true story of amateur musicians Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire (Hudson) Sardina, who meet and fall in love at the Wisconsin State Fair before forming the Neil Diamond tribute duo Lightning and Thunder — and rise to improbable success.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
TikTok user @LukeTurro also shared a video of the duo dancing next to each other.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Even in-season, the duo gets work in at least once a week, usually on Sundays.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Hailing from Tennessee, both artists enjoyed individual success before officially joining forces as a duo in 2011.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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The head of the Federal Transit Administration is coming to Charlotte after the city’s transit system spent much of 2025 in the spotlight for a pair of violent incidents.—
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
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The couple was awarded citizenship in a private ceremony in the capital of Conakry on Friday.—
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Chelsea Vaughn Photography The couple moved into Brian's home and started their lives together.—
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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