1
as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
I've found one sock but can't find its twin
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2
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
some of these people who think that they're a given movie star's twin are kidding themselves
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Recent Examples of twin
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Director Ryan Coogler's innovative vampire action movie stars Michael B. Jordan as the twin brothers who come up against a devilish force played with malice by Jack O'Connell.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
With that, the Smokestack twins set in motion their plan to turn the place into a juke joint.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, the nationalist coalition fell apart under the twin hammers of economic disaster and Mosaddeq’s intransigence.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Director Ryan Coogler's innovative vampire action movie stars Michael B. Jordan as the twin brothers who come up against a devilish force played with malice by Jack O'Connell.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Noun
In 2016, his son Zion was born, followed by the twins in 2019.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
With that, the Smokestack twins set in motion their plan to turn the place into a juke joint.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
Adjective
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The rugged exterior is designed for the outdoors, featuring a wireless charging pad, dual flashlights, and a compass clip for added utility in the backcountry.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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However, this all changed in April 2025 when Tripadvisor bought back Liberty Media’s controlling position and consequently collapsed the dual class structure.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Noun
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In the first half of the year, Ford sold 156,509 electric and hybrid vehicles, up 15% from the year-ago period.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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The Cubs entered the final road trip of the first half Tuesday in Minnesota with 492 runs in 90 games, second in the majors to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 501 runs.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The authenticity of the images has not been confirmed, although Banks aired it all out to the public.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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The trailer delivers a snapshot of images and visuals throughout Em’s career while he’s being peppered with popular questions from fans about his personal life, family, music and fame.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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With a lot of tariff news coming out, there is potential for binary shock.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The international situation is as complex as anything that this country has had to face for a long time, and it will not be resolved by taking comfort in crudely binary thinking, such as home/abroad or Russia/China.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
Noun
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One of Tim Harmon’s proudest achievements, his son Avi Harmon said, was the creation of the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to more than 600 replicas of Lady Liberty in all sizes.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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There are replicas of her most beloved pots and utensils, handwritten and typed letters, and other ephemera.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Movie review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ is a cold-blooded clone in which wonder has gone extinct.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Not a Gundam game trying to be an Overwatch clone, or a shooter with dudes cosplaying as mecha.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Brady and Vergara took a picture together with Maluma kissing the actress’ forehead.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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This picture shows a billboard bearing the portrait of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a quote reads in Persian 'Sing Oh Iran' at the Enqelab Square in Tehran on July, 9, 2025.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Curiously, their only game loss was Ben Johns & Roscoe Bellamy in men's doubles.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Two weeks later, at the Davis Cup, Sinner saved three match points in their singles match and then helped beat Djokovic in the doubles.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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