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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Until the middle of the 20th century, factices were often crafted by luxury glassmakers including Baccarat and Lalique to be exact replicas of their regular-sized counterparts, filled with colored water or alcohol to mimic the look of actual perfume.
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April Long,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Tough loner Daryl, who has no counterpart in the Walking Dead comic books, arguably became the original’s show biggest breakout character before getting his own story.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
EVs tend to be more expensive than their gas and hybrid counterparts because of their unique designs.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Whether they’re known as Larry or Lawrence, the show seems to argue, people like David far outnumber their more noble counterparts, even and especially at pivotal moments in our past.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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April Long,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Tough loner Daryl, who has no counterpart in the Walking Dead comic books, arguably became the original’s show biggest breakout character before getting his own story.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
EVs tend to be more expensive than their gas and hybrid counterparts because of their unique designs.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Whether they’re known as Larry or Lawrence, the show seems to argue, people like David far outnumber their more noble counterparts, even and especially at pivotal moments in our past.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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 25 Jun. 2026.
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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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