as in trio
a group of three among the city's cultural institutions, the art museum, the symphony orchestra, and the opera company reign as the supreme triumvirate

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Recent Examples of triumvirate Before the fourth quarter, Cleveland had a triumvirate of ballhandlers who just carved their way through the defense, ensuring every half-court possession had movement and flow. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025 There are only 10 theatres worldwide that will have the triumvirate of an IMAX film projector, a 1.43:1 screen and an IMAX 70mm film print of the movie. Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Schmidt formed a triumvirate with Page and Brin to make key decisions together. George Bradt, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Finally, the third and final build of Bilgin’s 263-foot superyacht series, Al Reem, completed the triumvirate, clearly engraving the boutique yacht builder’s status as a leader within the industry. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for triumvirate
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Noun
  • Exhibitions on display for Free Week This season, the museum features a trio of compelling solo exhibitions, each showcasing distinct cultural voices.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
  • Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella also posed for photos by a trio of towering ice sculptures, designed to look like the number 20, a ship's steering wheel and an under-the-sea scene featuring a sea horse and turtle.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025
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  • Only the first and last chords in the sequence are solid triads, the rest tinged by dissonance to one degree or another.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
  • Hakim’s triad includes gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.
    Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025

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