diametrically opposite
idiom
: completely different
They grew up in diametrically opposite environments.
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As for Tien, Shelton can see a kindred spirit in his fellow left-hander, despite their diametrically opposite styles.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The Woman’s World Fair, led by Bowen, was designed according to a diametrically opposite principle: Top to bottom, its administrators could only be women.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
Will this game signal the start of something new?
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Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles
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Key matchups: Green Bay and Philadelphia finished the 2023 regular season headed in diametrically opposite directions.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
As an economist, Belousov’s approach is diametrically opposite to that of the liberals.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2024
Most observers have settled on one of two diametrically opposite hypotheses.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
Those with diametrically opposite views say Israel's repressive policies toward Palestinians living in Gaza for decades have led to the boiling point moment and that the current military action is excessive.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
One major advantage of these hand proportions is that our thumb can be placed squarely in pad-to-pad contact with, or positioned diametrically opposite to, any or all of our fingers.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
The two told diametrically opposite versions of the 20-second event.
—Tom Jackman, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The Woman’s World Fair, led by Bowen, was designed according to a diametrically opposite principle: Top to bottom, its administrators could only be women.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
Will this game signal the start of something new?
FRIDAY NIGHT
Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles
How to watch: Peacock, 8:15 pm ET
Key matchups: Green Bay and Philadelphia finished the 2023 regular season headed in diametrically opposite directions.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
As an economist, Belousov’s approach is diametrically opposite to that of the liberals.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2024
Most observers have settled on one of two diametrically opposite hypotheses.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
Those with diametrically opposite views say Israel's repressive policies toward Palestinians living in Gaza for decades have led to the boiling point moment and that the current military action is excessive.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
One major advantage of these hand proportions is that our thumb can be placed squarely in pad-to-pad contact with, or positioned diametrically opposite to, any or all of our fingers.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
The two told diametrically opposite versions of the 20-second event.
—Tom Jackman, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
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“Diametrically opposite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diametrically%20opposite. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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