contraries

noun

plural of contrary
as in opposites
something that is as different as possible from something else the admonition that we should not return hate with hate, but rather with its contrary—love

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opposites
Noun
  • For much of the race, his fight with Philipsen and Merlier was a battle of opposites; the true fast men against one of the most versatile and powerful riders in the peloton.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • In The Last Person on Earth, Perel and a team of matchmakers will bring together couples who appear to be polar opposites, before embarking on an adventure in one of the world’s most romantic and remote destinations.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2026
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