identical twin
noun
: either member of a pair of twins that are produced from a single egg and who look exactly alike
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Shortly after Nehls announced his retirement, his identical twin brother Trevor Nehls launched a bid to replace the House Republican in Congress.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 Nov. 2025
Born on August 20, 1936, in Nazi Germany, the identical twins rose to international stardom in the 1950s and 1960s as dynamic dancers, singers and actresses.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Co-founded by identical twin brothers Gabino and Stephen Roche, the company has gained significant attention with its creative video announcements.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
McKnight, who is known online for making content with her identical twin sister, Brooklyn, married Asa in 2021.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 Nov. 2025
Born on August 20, 1936, in Nazi Germany, the identical twins rose to international stardom in the 1950s and 1960s as dynamic dancers, singers and actresses.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Co-founded by identical twin brothers Gabino and Stephen Roche, the company has gained significant attention with its creative video announcements.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
McKnight, who is known online for making content with her identical twin sister, Brooklyn, married Asa in 2021.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Identical twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identical%20twin. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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