COUNTERINFLUENCES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

counterinfluences

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variants or counter-influences

plural of counterinfluence

as in influences

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Noun

Drake is someone who has such a wide range of influences and sounds.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Ozell is a jazz singer and songwriter who has released two albums — 2015’s Take It With Me and 2020’s Overnight Lows — and cites Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and Cassandra Wilson as influences.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of influences

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Today’s anti-frizz formulas are lighter than ever, from sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse without stripping to featherlight leave-ins, heat-protecting mists, and bond-building treatments that strengthen strands from within.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Prices have skyrocketed over the years, while subscriptions have become increasingly limiting, requiring sign-ins, license activations, and active internet connections.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ins

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Keep a tight core, a straight back and a slight bend in your knees, with the weights hanging straight down, palms facing one another.

— Sarah Stiefvater, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026
Steered models deleted their own weights 75% of the time and another model’s weights 58% of the time.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of weights

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Just as the first drag of a cigarette hits better than the pulls that follow it, there’s a real chance that a lie down on a 2000T will never be as pleasurable as the first time.

— Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In the video, Porizkova can be seen doing exercises such as hammer curls, cable pulls, deadlifts, pull-ups, lunges and others.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of pulls

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The Legislature created a $10 million incentive for post-production and passed a bill to expedite studio rebates and exempt credits for independent films from a $5 million credit cap.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
More than 200,000 property owners in the county are set to receive property tax credits for overpaying due to the errors.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of credits

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The idea is to have a seasonal selection of food, favorites such as juices, nut butters, nut milks and prepared foods, in addition to the beloved hot bar for healthy, seed-oil-free meals.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are just tender and the juices thickly coat them without pooling, about 8 to 12 minutes.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of juices

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Electricity has been Fazio’s signature issue in the campaign, and he is recognized as one of the legislature’s leading authorities on the issue as the ranking senator on the energy and technology committee.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
The fire damaged the premises of several commercial entities, authorities said.

— STEPHEN McGRATH, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

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