as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
true love for another is the antithesis of the desire to control that person's life
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Recent Examples of antithesis
This is because the appeal and societal acceptance of straight hair is inextricably linked to a proximity to whiteness, which to some, lands as the antithesis to the natural hair movement as a whole.
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Tayler Adigun, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Thus, seeking to remake vibes into a quantified and calculable instrument is the antithesis of what vibes are all about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The ban on water fluoridation by the Florida Legislature (SB 700) and the outspoken views of the state surgeon general are the antithesis of rational public health measures.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2025
The kind of legislation, the kind of executive orders which are so jaundiced, so slanted on the side of one party, are the antithesis of democracy.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Tayler Adigun, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Thus, seeking to remake vibes into a quantified and calculable instrument is the antithesis of what vibes are all about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The ban on water fluoridation by the Florida Legislature (SB 700) and the outspoken views of the state surgeon general are the antithesis of rational public health measures.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2025
The kind of legislation, the kind of executive orders which are so jaundiced, so slanted on the side of one party, are the antithesis of democracy.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antithesis
opposite
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Known on the international festival circuit for his epically minimalist features with bladder-busting running times, his movies are challenging, high-art dramas made for a very select few — the opposite of the flashy, ADHD-friendly content found on streamers.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Adding another type of account to the already overcomplicated savings laws is the opposite of what Congress should be doing.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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“Antithesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antithesis. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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