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power couple

American  
[pau-er kuhp-uhl] / ˈpaʊ ər ˌkʌp əl /

noun

  1. two people in a romantic relationship who are independently well-known or successful in their careers.

    They're a glamorous power couple from the Washington, D.C., elite.


Etymology

Origin of power couple

First recorded in 1980–85


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It’s official: Former entertainment power couple Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are ending their marriage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

He’s half of a writer power couple with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, his partner of almost 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

The tennis power couple married in 2021 and have one child together - a four-year-old daughter called Skai.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

However, I can say Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas do justice to their modernized versions of Christie’s power couple Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

The sprawling property, which is listed with Jonah Wilson and Josh Greer of Carolwood Estates, was snapped up by the Hollywood power couple in 2015 for $11.85 million.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026

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