identical twin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of identical twin
First recorded in 1885–90
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I started raising monarch butterflies because my identical twin sister, who played my twin on the show, planted a butterfly garden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
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
Elliott meets, and is attracted to, Joey’s identical twin brother, the gay Jack, a successful businessman who explains that Joey has suffered serious psychological problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
The fans wanted more this year - perhaps it is time for Yates' less decorated, identical twin brother Adam to provide it.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
“Does Mom have an identical twin she never told us about?”
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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