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identical twin

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noun

  1. one of a pair of twins who develop from a single fertilized ovum and therefore have the same genotype, are of the same sex, and usually resemble each other closely.

Etymology

Origin of identical twin

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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James Warren Whittaker was born on Feb. 10, 1929, in Seattle, 10 minutes before his identical twin brother, Louis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

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

And then, to impress her, I rotated my arm so she could see the identical twin on the other side.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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