as opposed to

phrase

—used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned

The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year's model, which got only 25.

They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.

I'd say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.

Examples of as opposed to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ahead of its sixth season, Brunson remains committed to acting and remaining in the writers’ room as opposed to directing episodes herself (for now). — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Ultimately, Viral Nation said AI Discovery is designed to be integrated with a brand’s broader digital and social strategy as opposed to being a standalone function. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Add a monogram, and the customization reads like a natural extension of the towel as opposed to a decorative flourish. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026

And, the degree to which companies have topped estimates stands at about about 31%, as opposed to the roughly 9% average beat from the past four quarters, the bank said. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for as opposed to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou