identical twin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of identical twin
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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A woman given six months to live after her leukaemia returned says the thought of leaving her identical twin sister alone is "unthinkable".
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
People who disagree with him include his identical twin brother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Yates and his identical twin brother Adam turned professional in 2014 with Orica-GreenEdge, now known as Jayco-AlUla.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
It might be granted that a reactionary is not a conservative’s identical twin — but he is a sibling living under the same roof.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2025
On the morning she arrived, Virgil’s parents and identical twin brothers immediately rushed her in a flood of hugs and hellos.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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