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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
she worked with her counterpart in the other office to get the job done
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2
as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the daughter is her mother's counterpart in somewhat reduced form
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Recent Examples of counterpart
And although the show avoids preachy comparisons between its well-off, white climate refugees and their less privileged present-day counterparts, there’s plenty to notice about the international community’s indifference to the plight of the stateless.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
Tipping differs by generations The likelihood of tipping seems to increase with age, with Gen Zers and millennials offering tips less often than their older counterparts.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Compared to most of her Marvel Cinematic Universe counterparts, Riri is a fairly new character.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
This means that some particles will decay in the normal world while their counterparts in the mirror would not.
—Zack Savitsky, Wired News, 22 June 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
Tipping differs by generations The likelihood of tipping seems to increase with age, with Gen Zers and millennials offering tips less often than their older counterparts.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Compared to most of her Marvel Cinematic Universe counterparts, Riri is a fairly new character.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
This means that some particles will decay in the normal world while their counterparts in the mirror would not.
—Zack Savitsky, Wired News, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpart
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Miami — where the twins grew up and where their mother lives — made a heavy push to keep them home, and was considered a front-runner at various points in their recruitment.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The researchers are continuing to follow the twins through age three to better understand how sleep and crying evolve in early childhood.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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One of Tim Harmon’s proudest achievements, his son Avi Harmon said, was the creation of the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to more than 600 replicas of Lady Liberty in all sizes.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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There are replicas of her most beloved pots and utensils, handwritten and typed letters, and other ephemera.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The brand is known for its beaded dresses and swimwear depicting cartoonish images of beaches and vacation destinations.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Movie review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ is a cold-blooded clone in which wonder has gone extinct.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Not a Gundam game trying to be an Overwatch clone, or a shooter with dudes cosplaying as mecha.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Brady and Vergara took a picture together with Maluma kissing the actress’ forehead.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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On TikTok, Nicole shared a text exchange with Samantha, the mother who invited her, and Samantha reveals that Stasia and Jake were told that she was invited—Samantha even shared a picture of the meal Nicole had prepared, the now-iconic antipasto.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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To her, these monochromatic portraits bolster an African aesthetic due to their classic feel that stands the test of time.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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But Kosinski elevates that journey by capturing racing in all of its gorgeous, peculiar glory—there’s never been a portrait of Formula One quite like it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
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“Counterpart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpart. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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