as opposed to
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—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.
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However, Apple says that users will get 256GB of storage space on the entry-level, as opposed to 128GB starting.
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Charlie, is there more anxiety or liberation in the short-film format as opposed to a feature?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Denis Hayoun/Golay Fils & Stahl Amenc explained that Golay-Leresche specialized in high-end timepieces that were complicated and highly accurate, as opposed to those at the middle or lower end.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Russell showcased superior pace in Q1 on medium tires, as opposed to the conventional soft tires that drivers opt for.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Charlie, is there more anxiety or liberation in the short-film format as opposed to a feature?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Denis Hayoun/Golay Fils & Stahl Amenc explained that Golay-Leresche specialized in high-end timepieces that were complicated and highly accurate, as opposed to those at the middle or lower end.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Russell showcased superior pace in Q1 on medium tires, as opposed to the conventional soft tires that drivers opt for.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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