twin 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of twinnext
as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined a twin-cylinder engine

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twin

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noun

ˈtwin How to pronounce twin (audio)
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
Adjective
Of its seven towers, five survived this year’s twin earthquakes. — Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026 The twin vessel sinks are topped by tall, frameless vertical mirrors against a smooth plaster divider wall concealing a walk-in shower. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
The pair have not cited a makeup artist or stylist for the look, but often dress up with their own twins in elaborate costumes for the holiday. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 For reference, Guzzi’s last production parallel-twin was the 250 TS, which was manufactured from 1974 until 1982. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
  1. dual
  2. half
  3. image
  4. binary
  5. replica
  6. clone
  7. picture
  8. double
Adjective
  • For those who seek both a traditional office coffee pot and single-serve K-cup service, there are Keurig coffee makers with dual functions.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That downward trend line has been going since the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes halted production in 2023, but has not yet recovered as studios have kept pulling back content spend and cutting episode orders for TV shows.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of dual
Noun
  • Walker caught two touchdowns in the opening half, each of them designed specifically for him.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Shockers built an 11-point lead late in the first half before USC rallied to tie it at 43.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of half
Noun
  • Unlike conventional sonar approaches that rely on lower-resolution acoustic images, synthetic aperture sonar combines multiple acoustic measurements collected as the sensor moves through the water.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The image was manipulated by artificial intelligence and posted by a Colombian artist, according to Brazilian fact-checking outlet Agência Lupa.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of image
Adjective
  • Unlike conventional computer chips that process data as standard binary switches, quantum processors rely on physical circuits governed by quantum physics.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Europe's Hera planetary defense spacecraft is closing in on the binary asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART deflection test, and can now tell the two rocky bodies apart.
    — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of binary
Noun
  • Years later, while using a replica, Delciello spotted the 100-year-old original at a farmer’s market.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its miniature replica captures the grandeur of the iconic flagship, offering collectors a piece of Manhattan holiday history without the Manhattan real estate prices.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • The company has also demonstrated clone and fetch operations saturating 10-gigabit-per-second network connections.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Why call the result a zombie, rather than a ghost or a clone or a puppet?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • To graduate from a stock concept to a real observation, picture-of-a-picture imagery like this asks for delicate framing.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • Chicago followed up a Week 7 win against defending AFC champion New England by beating defending Super Bowl champion Seattle 34-17 on the road Monday to pull off a rare double.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The facility Gills visited doubles as both an emergency room and an urgent care clinic.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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