Synonyms of counterpart

counterpart

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalent
• colleague
• partner
• fellow
• rival
• peer
• parallel
• coordinate
• competitor
• companion
• compeer
• equal
• match
• coequal
• like
• analogue
• twin
• half
• double
• associate
• mate
• copartner

2

as in twin

something or someone that strongly resembles another

the daughter is her mother's counterpart in somewhat reduced form

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twin
• replica
• image
• clone
• equivalent
• picture
• portrait
• duplicate
• double
• duplication
• facsimile
• doppelgänger
• likeness
• carbon
• look-alike
• alter ego
• fetch
• portrayal
• mirror image
• carbon copy
• spit
• match
• ringer
• companion
• spitting image
• fellow
• effigy
• analogue
• parallel
• mate
• equal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposite
• reverse
• antithesis
• converse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterpart

Others are posting deep dives comparing the books with their on-screen counterparts, fueling discussion over what Hollywood gets right — and wrong. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

And there was, in fact, a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and his counterparts, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to try to engineer some sort of a return to a memorandum of understanding. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Although college graduates are still more likely to be employed than their non-degree counterparts, that advantage is smaller than it's been in decades. — Jessica Dickler,annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Hair in Sports Women are often judged more harshly than male counterparts in many aspects of life, but this is especially true in sports. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026