ANTITHESIS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

antithesis

noun

an-ˈti-thə-səs

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 Because skipping songs on a player was a hassle, most people sat with cassette albums as a track-by-track, linear journey, the antithesis to the algorithmic, shuffle-centric playlists ubiquitous on today’s streaming platforms. —

Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 This is the very antithesis of responsible growth planning. —

Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026 For Aquinas, hate is not the antithesis of love, or even opposed to it. —

Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026 Thiesse is his antithesis – quiet, controlled and polite. —

Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antithesis

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opposite

Noun

While many travelers obsess over picking the perfect stateroom for their cruise vacation, travel advisors often recommend doing the opposite.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Better than the opposite for sure.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026