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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
As McKinsey research notes, digital twins are often called the next frontier and are revolutionizing how decisions are made.
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Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As well as the title of mom, Tina is also grandmother to Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and her twins Rumi and Sir, 7, Solange's son Daniel, 19.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Most of us don't notice it, but those nasal twins are trading off on handling the work.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Why do our nose twins operate on this back-and-forth schedule?
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Your nose twins are like two bouncers standing in front of a busy nightclub.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Gordon raised her twins, relocated for Florida and served as director of operations at Israel Cancer Association USA, which raises funds for cancer research in Israel.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
He was sentenced to death for the December 1989 slayings of 16-year-old twins Annette and Bernette Edwards.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Bonita Edwards and the twins were all found fatally stabbed inside the apartment.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As well as the title of mom, Tina is also grandmother to Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and her twins Rumi and Sir, 7, Solange's son Daniel, 19.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Most of us don't notice it, but those nasal twins are trading off on handling the work.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Why do our nose twins operate on this back-and-forth schedule?
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Your nose twins are like two bouncers standing in front of a busy nightclub.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Gordon raised her twins, relocated for Florida and served as director of operations at Israel Cancer Association USA, which raises funds for cancer research in Israel.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
He was sentenced to death for the December 1989 slayings of 16-year-old twins Annette and Bernette Edwards.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Bonita Edwards and the twins were all found fatally stabbed inside the apartment.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twins
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Daniels’ first-quarter interception in Arizona – his first of the season – ended a streak of 16 consecutive scoring drives excluding kneel-downs at the end of halves.Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement If the last 17 second halves are any indication, sounds like a pretty good plan going forward.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Consumer reviews online rave about how realistic these replicas are.Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent additions to the grounds include The Ralston Family Collections Center, a Mission Gate and Lunette, and replicas of an 18-pounder cannon and a palisade, all part of the $550 million Alamo Plan.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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The first two images showed Puth and the digital marketing and public relations coordinator, 25, posing for wedding portraits.Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Romano was more inventive with his portraits of cultural figures than accurate.Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Twins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twins. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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