as in opposites
something that is as different as possible from something else
our little pug is an antipode to our other dog, a mastiff
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antipodes
opposites
Noun
-
These shoes prove opposites really do attract.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026 -
January 20 – February 18 Boldness and compassion aren’t opposites.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Antipodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antipodes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
