identical twins

noun

Definition of identical twinsnext
plural of identical twin
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  1. similarities
  2. counterparts
  3. replicas
Noun
  • However, because items of clothing could have been traded among servicemembers and physical similarities between X-48 and other missing servicemembers, the command was unable to identify the remains, according to the release.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • So Bodies Bodies Bodies, Talk to Me or anything else that gets thrown in there is just because of the inherent similarities.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of similarities
Noun
  • Consumable Drones The war in Ukraine has been highly instructive in showing what small, low-cost drones can do, but American drone builders cannot simply copy their Ukrainian counterparts.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The serial overcharging was discovered through inspections by Marin County’s Department of Agriculture, Division of Weights and Measures and its counterparts across the state.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Consumer reviews online rave about how realistic these replicas are.
    Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • 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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