counterpart
noun
coun·ter·part
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt 
1
: one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
2
a
: a thing that fits another perfectly
b
: something that completes : complement
the lead actress and her male counterpart
3
a
: one remarkably similar to another
The crow is sometimes mistaken for its larger counterpart, the raven.
b
: one having the same function or characteristics as another
college presidents and their counterparts in business
Examples of counterpart in a Sentence
The secretary of defense met with his counterparts in Asia to discuss the nuclear crisis.
Metal tools replaced their stone counterparts many, many years ago.
the lead actress and her male counterpart
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Studies have shown that the Wegovy pill is roughly as effective as its injectable counterpart.
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Computations on atomic systems are about one-hundredth to one-thousandth as fast as their superconducting counterparts, says Jerry Chow, director of quantum systems at IBM Quantum.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
His counterpart Philip Rivers started hot as well, but cooled off some after the first quarter.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
Studies have shown that the Wegovy pill is roughly as effective as its injectable counterpart.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Computations on atomic systems are about one-hundredth to one-thousandth as fast as their superconducting counterparts, says Jerry Chow, director of quantum systems at IBM Quantum.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
His counterpart Philip Rivers started hot as well, but cooled off some after the first quarter.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for counterpart
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“Counterpart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterpart. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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counterpart
noun
coun·ter·part
ˈkau̇nt-ər-ˌpärt
1
: a part or thing that matches another
the left arm is the counterpart of the right
2
: something that serves to complete something else : complement
3
: a person closely resembling another
Legal Definition
counterpart
noun
coun·ter·part
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt
: one of two corresponding or duplicate copies of a legal instrument
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