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 Tustin leaders are weighing the future of the remaining South Hangar, a massive World War II-era blimp hangar that still stands after a fire destroyed its North counterpart in 2023. — Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 24 July 2026 European founders often operate with fewer resources than their American counterparts. — Thijn Lamers, Fortune, 23 July 2026 The backstory Like its Palm Springs counterpart, Glyfada’s Ace has an undeniable 1970s feel, albeit more clean-cut. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 Allegedly women were paid an average of $11,000 less than male counterparts. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterpart

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Noun

See the hundreds of billions worth of cash equivalents sitting on Berkshire Hathaway’s balance sheet then, and now.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The exhibitor generated $190 million in free cash flow and ended the quarter with $778 million of cash and cash equivalents.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 July 2026

Definition of equivalent

Noun

In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.

— Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
As automation, digital twins, predictive maintenance and intelligent control systems become embedded across energy infrastructure, companies must compete for digital expertise while simultaneously retraining much of their existing workforce.

— Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of twin

Noun

Javier Bardem, wearing a Spain replica shirt with Borja Iglesias’ name and No 26 on the back, was shown celebrating in the stands.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The foursome was seated arm in arm, wearing replica jerseys of Spain’s team and celebrating the country’s dramatic semifinal win over France.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

Andrew Tate faces 42 charges, including rape, human trafficking, indecent images of a child and assault, according to the UK Crown Prosecution Service and Bedfordshire Police.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Sheriff Robert Luna failed to confiscate Giandomenico’s phone after learning of the photos and tried to conceal from Nancy Lemus that the images existed.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of image

Noun

The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
So, it's been up to tech journalists to investigate and connect some dots, but there's certainly reason to believe that Skyrover and Xtra are true clones, not knock-offs or imitations.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026

Definition of clone

Noun

Information collected during flight is shared across the formation, giving nearby aircraft a broader picture of threats and changing battlefield conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Yamal shared a sweet photo of the moment in a carousel of several other celebratory pictures from the championship final on Instagram.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of picture

Noun

But the Italian filmmaker will be back in the Lido nonetheless, with Joie de Vivre, his seven-hour documentary portrait of Bernardo Bertolucci.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026

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