COUNTERPART Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

counterpart

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpärt

Definition of counterpart

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 Their government counterparts often aim for a deal that protects county coffers. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 As for Canada, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu spent his time huddling with other counterparts, since a different official is spearheading negotiations with Greer amid the countries’ escalating trade war. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Their Italian counterparts saw yields move 4 basis points lower, while 10-year bonds issued by France and Switzerland saw yields fall by 2 basis points. — Sarah Min,davis Giangiulio,chloe Taylor,lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 Contrary to their female counterparts, they are viewed as leaders, pursuing their inherent right to be heard and obtain all their manly desires. — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpart

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Noun

Set in a garden near the Bahnhofstrasse shopping drag (Zurich's equivalent of Fifth Avenue), the hotel looks right onto Lake Zurich and the Alps—but that's not the only nice view.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Cuts to pensions or benefits of China’s own state employees in the coming years might produce a modern equivalent.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of equivalent

Noun

But in terms of the twins, Rex and Ash were just fantastic together.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The producer credits will be shared by Molly Smith and the Luckinbill twins for Black Label Media, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee for Thunder Road and Ed McDonnell.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of twin

Noun

Hanging beside a replica wooden hut was a birdcage with a note explaining that the parrot had been removed for its own mental well-being.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Eight interconnecting venues offer everything from French-Japanese fusion, an oyster and ceviche bar, poolside cocktails, and a replica speakeasy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of image

Noun

The case involved a popular Japanese anime voice actor who demanded that TikTok close an account over its unauthorized use of an AI clone of his trademark baritone.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
An authentic but upgraded clone of Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance that can play more than just GBA games using emulation.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of clone

Noun

While population growth has long been a tailwind for growth and creditworthiness, falling fertility rates and unprecedented speed of changing age structures are now changing that picture, Moody’s writes.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of picture

Noun

Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
While a portrait collection of the resort’s presidential guests caters to quite a fitting name, there’s a new top tier spirit and fine wine collection–along with swanky designs, space for live music, and eventually, a game of pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrait

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