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

The staffers who remain have less training and are poorly paid, sometimes qualifying for public assistance themselves, while their counterparts within Hope Florida make on average thousands more. — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

When the plane bearing the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, lands at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon, his American counterpart will be waiting for him. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing last week. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

The same is true in Lake County as Dems on the County Board hold a supermajority, like their legislative counterparts in Springfield. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026