power couple
/ˈpaʊər ˈkʌpəl/
CommonTwo people in a relationship who are both individually successful, ambitious, or influential.
Can be sincere admiration or slightly ironic. When applied to non-famous people it usually means two friends or colleagues who are both just very competent or impressive.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | she's a lawyer, he runs a startup. they are a whole power couple. | Both people are professionally accomplished in their own right. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | when two honor roll students start dating. power couple era | Two academically successful people forming a relationship. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | me and my best friend showing up to every group project. power couple no romance needed | Two competent non-romantic partners who always dominate shared tasks. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | they both got promoted the same week. power couple behavior | Two people succeeding simultaneously reinforces their status as a power couple. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing two people in a relationship who are both professionally or socially accomplished.
- Referring to a celebrity couple where both people have serious careers.
- Complimenting two people who seem to amplify each other.
Do not use it when
- You mean a couple who just looks good together.Use “couple goals” instead.
- Only one person in the pair is accomplished.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
The term predates internet slang, used in journalism and celebrity coverage from at least the 1980s. It moved into everyday speech through social media coverage of celebrity couples.
- First seen
- 1980s
- Confidence
- medium
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