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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
Those drinks can sometimes cost as much as their alcoholic counterparts but Torres says the goal is to keep customers engaged and coming through the door during slower months.
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Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
But the small lineup has helped with spacing, creating more driving lanes for Dent while also allowing Bilodeau to beat more plodding counterparts on offense.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By contrast, his counterpart in Los Angeles, Karen Bass, gets new grief almost daily.
—Thomas D. Elias, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The new Pistachio Cortado will have that same pistachio flavor as its counterparts with three ristretto blonde espresso shots and steamed milk.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
But the small lineup has helped with spacing, creating more driving lanes for Dent while also allowing Bilodeau to beat more plodding counterparts on offense.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By contrast, his counterpart in Los Angeles, Karen Bass, gets new grief almost daily.
—Thomas D. Elias, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The new Pistachio Cortado will have that same pistachio flavor as its counterparts with three ristretto blonde espresso shots and steamed milk.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterpart
Noun
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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 pair welcomed twins Alexander and Ella in June 2017.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tommy is the first born of the twins.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The original bell was replaced on the underwater ship with a replica, engraved with the 29 sailors' names on it.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The private museum also has a replica of Sputnik 1, Project Apollo displays, and an Engine Evolution area that lets visitors get a close-up view of rocket engines and jet turbines.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creates reminders, clicks hands-free images Cai sees the robot as a bridge for the modern family.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth was often photographed wearing them to galas and other royal occasions, and sat for a portrait with the jewels in the 1950s.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Counterpart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpart. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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