pas de deux
noun
ˌpä-də-ˈdər 
-ˈdə,
-ˈdü
plural pas de deux
ˌpä-də-ˈdər(z)
-ˈdə(z),
-ˈdü(z)
1
: a dance or figure for two performers
2
: an intricate relationship or activity involving two parties or things
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One plus one doesn’t just make two in a pas de deux.
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Finally, there’s the sweetest design, with Halsey reclining on a floating half-moon as two of the dancers do a romantic pas de deux.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2025
With a robust canine guest population at times, be prepared in the cozy library just off the lobby for plenty of pas de deux sniffing encounters.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Finally, there’s the sweetest design, with Halsey reclining on a floating half-moon as two of the dancers do a romantic pas de deux.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2025
With a robust canine guest population at times, be prepared in the cozy library just off the lobby for plenty of pas de deux sniffing encounters.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Pas de deux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pas%20de%20deux. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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