as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
I like rap and my parents like country music, and never the twain shall meet in our house
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Recent Examples of twain
Fruit is the opposite of cake, and never the twain shall mix.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2021
In Alabama, the ‘twain just don’t meet.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 15 Aug. 2021
And never the twain shall meet.
—Danzy Senna, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2021
Writing was writing, art was art, and never the twain should meet.
—Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2022
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2021
In Alabama, the ‘twain just don’t meet.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 15 Aug. 2021
And never the twain shall meet.
—Danzy Senna, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2021
Writing was writing, art was art, and never the twain should meet.
—Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2022
See all Example Sentences for twain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twain
Noun
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Visitors fully immersed themselves in the exhibit featuring musicians, dramatic lighting and 200 pairs of the brand’s signature Elwood jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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Scott Arniel and Dean Chynoweth run their bench such that their third pair doesn’t see elite NHL opposition nearly as often as the top four.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rising costs and the desire for more intimate gatherings have led some couples to limit plus-ones.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The couple planned a wedding for 130 guests in two months.—
Tammy LaGorce,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This dynamic duo has led the firm to work on high-profile projects such as the creation of Wahlburgers as well as work with a long list of celebrity chefs, including Gordon Ramsay; a portfolio that speaks to the caliber of their clientele.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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But Raducanu, nursing fitness concerns ahead of her fourth-round singles match and wary of competing the evening before, pulled out a few hours before the duo were expected on court.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Twain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twain. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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