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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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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
Matt Ryan's John Constantine also entered the last chance saloon after the cancellation of his solo series, but his portrayal of the Hellblazer – more akin to his comic book counterpart than Keanu Reeves' version – lived on longer because of his magical time as part of the Legends.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The corporate neckwear is the everyday counterpart to the traditionally more luxurious cravat – a voluminous neckscarf that conjures up images of opulent dinners aboard a yacht sailing through the Mediterranean.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the purchasing milestone China has met in an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business on Tuesday from the sidelines of a major economic forum in Davos, Switzerland, where Bessent met with his Chinese counterpart, Vice President He Lifeng.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
His counterpart, Andrei Vasilevskiy, had 22 saves for the Lightning, including nine in the third period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The corporate neckwear is the everyday counterpart to the traditionally more luxurious cravat – a voluminous neckscarf that conjures up images of opulent dinners aboard a yacht sailing through the Mediterranean.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the purchasing milestone China has met in an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business on Tuesday from the sidelines of a major economic forum in Davos, Switzerland, where Bessent met with his Chinese counterpart, Vice President He Lifeng.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
His counterpart, Andrei Vasilevskiy, had 22 saves for the Lightning, including nine in the third period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpart
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What exactly constitutes the functional equivalent of life without parole is still up for debate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Ford Econoline 150 — Ryan called it the van equivalent of the F-150 pickup — provided a prime canvas for extras.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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The lightweight style is offered in sizes ranging from twin to king, and each corner has a deep pocket, so making the bed isn’t a struggle.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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But celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend, whose client roster includes the Olsen twins and Dakota Johnson, says there’s a lot of pride in knowing your look, another huge contributor to hair attachment.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, keeps a replica of the Rosebud sled in his home.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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But in 12 of the cases, the person targeted was not armed, including several people who were later found in possession of replica firearms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The size can easily be adjusted by simply moving the projector closer to or farther away from the surface upon which the image is projected.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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This structure can diffract light and degrade image quality.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Police said thieves use the port to clone data held by the car owner's key fob.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress, who won an Emmy for her multifaceted work, plays five genetic clones, each with their own distinct personality and lifestyle.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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One image Emerald showed me was this amazing 1950s picture of a woman wrapped up in cellophane, like a gift with a bow around the middle.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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After this weekend, the Sharks begin a tough four-game road trip with games against Washington, Detroit, Florida, and Tampa Bay — all teams in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Thank you for this role, thank you for believing in me, thank you for this portrait, for your mind, for your worldview.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new portrait shows the president with his fists on the Resolute Desk, staring directly into the camera.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Counterpart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpart. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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