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

Braking, too, gets an upgrade over the XSR with the addition of a Brembo radial front master cylinder on the twin 298-mm discs on four-piston calipers up front. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Letty Kavanagh has engaged London law firm Kingsley Napley to pursue twin legal cases against Sky and its subsidiary Love Productions. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Noun

The 180 pivot falls more in line with what Annie’s twin Connor and her father Stephen expect from her, which Park also touched on. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Talisman will play her twin, Elliot, while MacDowell stars as their mother, Ruthie, a conservative media celebrity. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twin

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SoundPeats has launched its second-generation POP Clip 2 open-style wireless earbuds, featuring new 12mm dual-magnet drivers and DynamicEQ technology for richer bass and a more balanced sound.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Minimalist-chic sportswear brand Jacques is responsible for these compression shorts made from 4-way stretch with a dual-layer shell liner.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of dual

Noun

With over $15 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, the industry is poised to exceed $30 billion for the year, a level not seen since 2014, driven by AI workload demand.

— Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The Valkyries have now won 13 of their last 15 games and are a game-and-a-half ahead of Las Vegas for the second playoff seed following the Aces’ loss at New York on Sunday.

— Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of half

Noun

The family snaps included a black-and-white image of a shirtless Hefner cradling the newborn, Lambropoulos Hefner introducing her daughter to their son Forrest, 3, as well as Forrest holding his baby sister, who was sweetly swaddled in pink.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
After the image of Rhaenyra jumping to her own death and landing on spikes, Rhaenyra sees a depiction of her on the Iron Throne with blood streaming down from the crown on her head and surrounded by dragon flames.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of image

Adjective

It is particularly aimed at improving diversity in the sector through targeting young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, female and non-binary individuals and those from ethnic minorities.

— Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Islam was not involved with the new study but has studied the physics of black-hole binary ejections.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026

Definition of binary

Noun

Depicting Washington on horseback during the Revolutionary War, the original monument has been there since 1904, and is actually a replica of one gifted to France.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Pittsburgh sculptor Brian McGuire custom designed the mold and is also working on a replica of the 1926 Central Library building.

— Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

If these clone yaks are meant to boost the farming industry, are they being selectively bred to produce more milk, or better cuts of meat, or specific types of wool?

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026

Definition of clone

Noun

The researchers recovered usable DNA from 95 historical specimens spanning nearly 140 years and compared them with modern samples collected in the 2000s, and the results painted a sobering picture.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The fund would modernize the state’s 911 services to keep up with today’s technology, like allowing callers to send text messages, pictures and videos to emergency dispatchers.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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