Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of twenty
Most of the new members were in their twenties and thirties, and many felt disillusioned with American society.
—
David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
During a 2020 episode of RHOBH, Rinna, 57, told costars Denise Richards, Sutton Stracke and Garcelle Beauvais how Hamlin had started dating Andress in his twenties.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Nearly one quarter of the class are over fifty, with the youngest recipient being in their twenties.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Jan. 2025
More people describing themselves as bisexual, particularly those in their late teens, twenties and thirties, is largely what drove this year’s increase in LGBTQ+ identification, according to Gallup.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for twenty
David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
During a 2020 episode of RHOBH, Rinna, 57, told costars Denise Richards, Sutton Stracke and Garcelle Beauvais how Hamlin had started dating Andress in his twenties.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Nearly one quarter of the class are over fifty, with the youngest recipient being in their twenties.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Jan. 2025
More people describing themselves as bisexual, particularly those in their late teens, twenties and thirties, is largely what drove this year’s increase in LGBTQ+ identification, according to Gallup.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for twenty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twenty
Noun
-
The people that sit around me are mainly blokes in their fifties and sixties.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
-
My grandparents started with basset hounds in the fifties, and from there my parents have bred multiple different breeds.—
Savannah White,
Glamour,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Globally, the superhero sequel, which cost $180 million to make and tens of millions more to market, has earned $341.8 million.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
-
These simple fees have been earning it tens of millions of dollars a week.—
Axios,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
If Lamoriello had his way, no one would have been traded this week, and the Islanders would have brought the entire gang back for another go in 2025-26.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
-
No one will deny that, but this is MMA and each round starts standing, which gives Pereira a distinct advantage in this matchup.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The tactile quality of the characters was modeled after stop-motion, including animating mostly on twos (one image for every two frames) for rough movement.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
-
The Clippers made a habit of hitting tough shots from tricky angles, going 8-for-11 on non-paint twos in the first half (the league average on those shots: 40.9%).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The intrigue: Both Raleigh and Durham had similar listening habits, with nearly identical top fives — though Durham left a spot for Ye, the controversial rapper and producer formerly known as Kanye West, and Raleigh preferred Morgan Wallen.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
5 Dec. 2024
-
This chart week is just beginning, so Carpenter will claim her three top fives for the next few days.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
More importantly, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has partnered with a Ukrainian firm to build a new factory for 155-millimeter shells in Ukraine—one that should begin producing hundreds of thousands of rounds annually starting next year.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
-
As of publication, well over half of the fundraisers are at least halfway funded, and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for crew in need.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Twenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twenty. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share