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duet

[doo-et, dyoo-] / duˈɛt, dju- /
NOUN
two performers or items
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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"It's a bit like listening to what sounds like a single singer, only to discover it's actually a perfectly synchronized duet," said the researchers.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

While Parton’s most obvious Muppet counterpart is Miss Piggy, her duet with Kermit the Frog, performed on a 1987 episode of her variety show, encapsulates everything we adored about her — and him.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

Cyrus, who sang a duet with Beyoncé on the Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” track “II Most Wanted,” ended her farewell to her “I Will Always Love You” singer aunt with a familiar line.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

“Islands in the Stream,” her 1983 duet with Kenny Rogers, was another pop smash, but it was a different collaboration that gave Parton’s music new momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The chattering and whistling birds were still at it Two young girls, the Farival twins, were playing a duet from “Zampa” upon the piano.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

Parton and Rogers' rendition, though, remains one of most popular country-pop duets of all time and a classic of the genre.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

A musician and former X Factor finalist has released videos in which he duets with recordings of himself from before his transition from being female.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

R&B singer Peabo Bryson, well known for his duets from beloved Disney classics “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast,” suffered a stroke over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

When Broadway veteran Rachel Potter brought friend and fellow showcase act Omar Cardona out to sing with her, she told the audience they had developed an entire show of duets.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

She played the guitar and other instruments in duets with her husband, a passionate violinist.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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