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
Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Butter yellow pairs beautifully with natural textures like rattan and light wood, or with deeper tones like navy or charcoal for contrast.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Style tip: Lean into the schoolgirl vibes and pair yours with a button-down shirt, vest, or pleated skirt.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Black smoke billows after a pair of inconclusive votes, while white smoke will immediately billow if a new pontiff is chosen.
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For the first time ever, on May 24th, 2025, this private dining pop-up throws open its doors to the public for an exclusive lunch and dinner, offering a rare chance to indulge in a three-course tasting menu paired with exceptional wines, accompanied by the Riviera’s golden glow, of course.
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Gilbert decided to capture their reactions on camera with the footage ending up on the couple's @acouple.gs Instagram and TikTok pages.—
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This has not been the type of start Wood has enjoyed the last couple of weeks.—
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Our customers no longer need to stress about layering or matching a bra, underwear, shapewear, and an outfit for every occasion.—
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Not only is Cena the Goat, but Zayn lost to him in their only singles match for the United States Championship.—
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Take the story of a mother and daughter duo who started with a folding table and buckets of blooms for sale from the local farmer’s market in Detroit.—
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Bindi shared a series of snaps, alternating between photos of the family of three, individual shots of the 4-year-old and an image of the mother-daughter duo.—
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Cute, kitschy items are a staple of East Asian culture, and Asian discount stores like Miniso and Daiso, which combined have hundreds of locations in the US, sell highly coveted blind box toys for under $5.—
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No duo combined for more goals than Poulin and Stacey during the regular season.—
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When Malene Barnett was eight years old, her third-grade art teacher forbade her from mixing paints to match the rich chocolate-brown skin tone of her infant cousin.—
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In one bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Cream and mix the wet ingredients.—
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The media and retail giants signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to merge their respective cinema chains — Megabox and Lotte Cinema — creating what would become the nation’s largest theatrical exhibition entity.—
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Once the top three from each bracket are solidified, the queens will merge with the rest of the top competitors from all three groups.—
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Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.—
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
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The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.—
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The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).—
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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