as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
a binary star is a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
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Recent Examples of binary
The look held personal significance for the designer, too, as it was informed by their perspective and experiences as a non-binary person.
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The moving advert was hailed for being informed at every stage by consultations with trans and non-binary people from various backgrounds.
—Jamie Wareham, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The idea was that Laurie would have a daughter that was either non-binary or trans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Voters can only express approval or disapproval through binary voting choices; this all-or-nothing feedback mechanism does not allow a voter to distinguish between a politician's stance on healthcare, foreign policy, or conduct.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The moving advert was hailed for being informed at every stage by consultations with trans and non-binary people from various backgrounds.
—Jamie Wareham, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The idea was that Laurie would have a daughter that was either non-binary or trans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Voters can only express approval or disapproval through binary voting choices; this all-or-nothing feedback mechanism does not allow a voter to distinguish between a politician's stance on healthcare, foreign policy, or conduct.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for binary
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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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