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
Ivan, the younger son, is doubtful and skeptical of his father, whereas Andrey, the elder, is faithful and trusting—the twin archetypes of man’s relation to the divine. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 The brother dropped out of high school in Tennessee and, along with his twin sister, moved to live with a relative. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
The affidavit makes no mention of specific conversations with the twins. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 Smart manufacturing is characterized by the combination of AI, IIoT, cloud computing, digital twins, analytics and operational technology. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 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
  • With rain falling in the second half, linebacker Nick Bolton slipped and fell on the Bronco’s explosive 22-yard play to Adam Trautman on the drive that ended in a score.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rams safety Quentin Lake intercepts a pass in the first half.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 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
  • Such explosions are rare because binary neutron stars are rare.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But a proper response to the signing is not as binary as one on social media.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of binary
Noun
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That team, fittingly enough, will be honored during the Hurricanes’ game on Saturday against Pittsburgh, with the current team wearing replica jerseys to recognize the group.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • Artificial intelligence needs as little as three seconds of you speaking to produce a convincing clone of your voice.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Like Avril Lavigne and Jim Carrey, Selena Gomez has received her fair share of celebrity-clone-replacement allegations from online conspiracy theorists.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • The Eilish cameo will surely outweigh all other highlights in the popular vote that is (for once, picture-less) social media.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Still, there were meaningful exceptions to the bleak picture.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • JoJo Romero got two outs, Abner Uribe recorded two more and closer Trevor Megill pitched the last two innings, allowing an RBI double to Chandler Simpson with two outs in the ninth.
    — Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But Pratt remained confident at the plate for Milwaukee, hitting his own double for, yes, another two-out clutch hit to tie the game.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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