COEQUAL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

(ˌ)kō-ˈē-kwəl

Definition of coequal

as in identical

resembling another in every respect in my mind illegally downloading something from the Internet is coequal to stealing from a store

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coequal

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noun

as in equivalent

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value viewing himself as the coequal of the Caesars of ancient Rome, Napoléon surrounded himself with the emblems of classical antiquity

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Recent Examples of coequal

Adjective

Anything less continues the unlawful and discriminatory distinction the state has drawn among coequal treaty signatories. — Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 Trump has instituted a pay-to-play system for his allies and unilaterally started wars while disregarding Congress’s authority as a coequal branch of government. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Congress is supposed to act as a coequal branch of government, especially on issues involving spending, executive authority, and military action. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 But the power of our democratic republic, built on three, coequal branches of government, is clearer than ever before. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coequal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coequal

Adjective

Go back further and the shape of the argument flips, but the underlying tension is identical.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
As the riders lean their bikes against the bench, Tom notices the machines are identical in brand and color.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of identical

Noun

Britain wrapped equivalents of all three into one statutory scheme with a cap and a cost-sharing formula, and its banks now operate with certainty about their worst case.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Landing Schmeichel for half the sum Brondby originally wanted was his equivalent of winning the double.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of equivalent

Adjective

Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of comparable

Noun

Shopping around online, however, is key as online banks often have better rates than their in-person counterparts, thanks to lower maintenance and overhead costs.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Inside, the scenery is far more elaborate than in its outdoor counterparts as there is no danger of it getting bleached by the sun or blowing away.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of counterpart

Adjective

Fulton sees it as analogous to the insight embedded in a Visa network but reaching deeper into people's financial lives.

— Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of analogous

Noun

There’s one song that Michael Sanders and I, and my other writing partner Michael Ciro, wrote together that was really interesting.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In April, Star-Telegram media partner WFAA reported that the district had over 200 teaching vacancies.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of partner

Adjective

Conditions at similar holding rooms in San Francisco were challenged in a recent lawsuit, and the agency was ordered by a federal judge to improve conditions and reduce the length of time that people were kept there.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026