identical twin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of identical twin
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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People who disagree with him include his identical twin brother.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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
Studies have pegged the identical twin concurrence rate anywhere from 60% to 90%, though the intensity of the twins’ autistic traits may differ significantly.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
That’s more than eight times higher than the expenses on Vanguard’s real-estate index fund and its identical twin exchange-traded fund.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
The security guard, Clarence, and a guy who looked like his identical twin brother entered the rotunda, each of them carrying an aluminum attache case.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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