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
Never the twain shall meet.
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Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 1 July 2022
My head might cleave in twain!
—Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021
Fruit is the opposite of cake, and never the twain shall mix.
—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
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Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 1 July 2022
My head might cleave in twain!
—Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021
Fruit is the opposite of cake, and never the twain shall mix.
—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
See All Example Sentences for twain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twain
Noun
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Acknowledging mom's everyday love for leggings, this fresh pair is a thoughtful gift that elevates her athleisure style.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Miracle approach shots on 15 and 17 ended in a pair of birdies that gave him the lead for the third time on the day.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While couples today don’t need to adhere to every tradition when planning their wedding events, a bridal shower has a few etiquette protocols that many follow when arranging the party or attending as a guest.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The court found that the couple was indeed in violation of the HOA’s legally binding rules and therefore was required to pay the fines.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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The duo have teamed with Smartless Media, the company founded by Smartless hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and SiriusXM for a new podcast – Staying Alive.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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When host Andy Cohen asked the duo about the exit of castmate Garcelle Beauvais, their silence – and then catty answers – drew backlash from fans.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Twain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twain. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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