TWIN Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

twin 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of twin

as in dual

consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined a twin-cylinder engine

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twin

2 of 2

noun

ˈtwin

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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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

Adjective

At 78 inches long, the frame fits a twin size mattress that is hugged by a frame that works as a headboard. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 Jake has a twin sophomore sister who plays volleyball and softball. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

The event was full of food and fun for both the adult guests and the twins’ little friends. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 More women are having twins and triplets more often because of in vitro fertilization. — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin

Adjective

Banks still undecided Soccer player Noahkai Banks, the dual German-American citizen, has not decided who to play for internationally, despite being in consideration for the 2026 World Cup.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Two rail gauges will meet The CKU project has adopted a dual-gauge design to resolve the long-standing technical dispute.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of dual

Noun

In addition to that, the 19-year-old Croatian centre-back headed the equaliser from Maxim De Cuyper’s corner in the second half of Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Leeds United at the Amex Stadium.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Broncos’ defense forced the Ducks to turn over the ball on downs twice, and the offense answered nearly every time Oregon could have pulled away — tying the score at 24-24 and 27-27 after falling behind in the second half.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of half

Noun

The optical payload successfully demonstrated angles-only navigation using live-feed images and an algorithm embedded within its payload electronics, enabling closed-loop control between the payload and the spacecraft, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
But by halftime, the image escaped those few inches as the Pride of the Southland Band gave Parton’s most enduring symbol a much larger stage.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of image

Adjective

But she's also taken heat for some of her remarks, including lengthy jokes about the non-binary community and dismissing the use of they/them pronouns.

— Juana Summers, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Taking over the role of nerdy wallflower Fern, as well as her popular alter ego Vylette, is Chicago non-binary actor AJ Paramo.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of binary

Noun

Just then, the strains of a familiar song wafted across the store, and Valencia and Zegarra followed it, past a Lightning McQueen replica, to a tiny area where a half-dozen child-size chairs were arranged before a screen.

— Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Accompanied by some technology — radars, satellite phones and whatnot — and a volleyball replica of Wilson from Castaway, Tez spent weeks in the Pacific with pods of dolphins, friendly seagulls and his own thoughts.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

Mannion’s big-picture plans require Hurts to play in an Eagles offense that has already looked very different.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Late Show won for writing, short form comedy, picture editing, technical direction and camerawork, and lighting design — all a fond farewell to the show.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of picture

Noun

Ramirez had three doubles in becoming the 13th player with five extra-base hits in a game.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Hernandez followed with his second double, this one to center against Royals left-hander Connor Thomas, to score Conine for a 7-6 Marlins lead.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of double

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