as in opposites
a word having the opposite meaning as another word
She needed an antonym for "hot," and decided to settle on "chilly."
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opposites
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They are modeled as attractive opposites.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Related Stories There, June becomes entangled in a love triangle with two boys who are best friends and polar opposites.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Antonyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antonyms. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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