TWINS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

twins

noun

plural of twin

as in halves

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 pictures

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 twins His soccer passion, engineering background and executive skills helped guide the twins through the recruiting process. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 But soaps demand evil twins, hence the Sybok of La’an’s imagination. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Ben and Zack, his 10-year-old twins, also spent time on the ice. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Part of it is the identical outfits, a look that mixes Olsen twins with sister wives and a dash of Franciscan monk. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 George and Amal, who were married in Italy in 2014, share 9-year-old twins Ella and Alexander. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 The search for Earth twins Since the 1990s, scientists have cataloged more than 6,300 worlds orbiting stars other than our sun. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 To help retailers and brands navigate the technology, AWS (Amazon Web Services) offers a guide for how to use digital twins and its benefits. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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Noun

There are also magnets in the frame so the two halves snap together in a satisfying fashion when closed.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of halves

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Cuoco also added a few mirror selfies of her baby belly, as well as pictures from throughout her pregnancy so far.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Nine deaths bring nine funerals and the front pages of the two local newspapers, the Middlesbrough Gazette and the Northern Echo, both carry pictures of the previous day’s ceremony for PC Matthew Blades in nearby Hartlepool.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of pictures

Noun

For 40 years, the duo has influenced the visual language of contemporary fashion creating images that explore beauty, identity and the human condition via editorial, advertising, portraiture and artistic work.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
If a cruise ship conjures images of crowded eateries and long lines, Seabourn is just the opposite.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of images

Noun

Now in his late 70s, original inventions are key to Hadjikyriacou's success, alongside precision replicas.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
The move could certainly backfire at a moment when the documentary (and nondocumentary) film world is wary of digital replicas replacing the real thing and AI deepfakes blurring the truth-fiction line.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of replicas

Noun

The brand has also collaborated with photographer Nan Goldin on a series of portraits featuring friends who have been part of its story, while looking back to its beginnings with a re-edition denim collection.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Similar reactions have played out online around the trend, with some users sharing retro portraits while others condemn the use of AI or criticize people who take issue with it.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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