1
as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
the treble shrieks of children at play
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as in triple
having three units or parts
a treble painting, with each panel telling a different part of the Nativity story
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There is also a famous example against Arsenal from City’s 2022-23 treble season, which again demonstrates a good touch and pass despite being under pressure, with a team-mate also doing plenty of good work to actually score the goal.
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
With a balanced sound signature that will suit studio professionals and audiophiles, the DT 70 IE has precise, linear tuning that follows the Fletcher-Munson curve, bringing accurate low frequencies and treble reproduction at any volume.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
If the court dismisses the lawsuit under Section 47.1, Baldoni and his co-defendants could be required to pay Lively’s legal fees, treble damages, and punitive damages.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Rivers of deep, deep bass flowed under tingling treble waves.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
With a balanced sound signature that will suit studio professionals and audiophiles, the DT 70 IE has precise, linear tuning that follows the Fletcher-Munson curve, bringing accurate low frequencies and treble reproduction at any volume.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
If the court dismisses the lawsuit under Section 47.1, Baldoni and his co-defendants could be required to pay Lively’s legal fees, treble damages, and punitive damages.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Rivers of deep, deep bass flowed under tingling treble waves.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Treble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treble. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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